The Rise In Dog Cancer

Nothing beats the total excitement of you coming home to your dogs unflappable enthusiasm. Dogs always seem to have abundant love for their people. And we as humans also love our dogs. Therefore when a dog has a serious illness it is like having a member of the family with a serious medical issue. There are medical issues in dogs that are very similar to the diseases people have. Dog Cancer is one of them and it is on the rise.

Bad Dog food leads to bad dog health.

Cancer in dogs is on the rise these days. Right now the rate of cancer in dogs is a lot higher than it is in humans. People are just discovering that part of the problem is the food we have been feeding them for the past 50 years. This issue began when most dog owners switched to commercial dry food instead of feeding their dogs table scraps.

There are many reasons why more dogs are getting cancer. The least controllable one is genetics. If the dogs parents have had cancer, then your dog is more susceptible to getting it as well, just like in humans. The environment can also affect your dogs health. The most controllable factor is the food they eat.

Dogs need good nutrition too.

Like any other living creature, nutrition and diet is play a big role in keeping a dog healthy in general. It is also the area we as humans have the most control over. Just like us, our pets must have healthier eating habits. It may be easier to scoop a cup of dry commercial dog food into a bowl but it may not be the best thing for them to eat.
Animals have specific nutritional needs and it is important to address them for your dog. They need alot of meat protein, and a certain amount of veggies too. There are canine herbal supplements that give your pet the added nutrients they need to stay healthy. You don't have to cook your dog a steak every night in order to feed him right.

Real food can keep your best friend around for a long time
If you learn to read the ingredients on a bag of commercial dog food, you will understand why making your own pet mix is preferable. These bagged foods can actually be harming your dog. You can keep your dog healthy and happy, so they can be around longer.

This keeps the entire family happy! Remember to exercise everyday, provide clean fresh water and a nutritious diet. That way you have done all you can to battle the potential threat of the ever-increasing cancer in dogs.