A Look At Natural Dog Food

 

Most dog lovers want the best for their canine companions, and in addition to excellent veterinarian care, a diet which is full of nutrients is at the top of the list. There are health benefits to providing them with natural dog food, and some of them might be surprising. Let's take a look at some details about the canine diet.

Dogs are related to wolves and coyotes, and in a natural habitat, none of them are vegetarians. What plant content they eat is inside entrails and could be debatable as to whether the dog is after the vegetable content, or simply eating the protein matter that contains it. By nature, canines are protein eaters, and a high grain content can actually cause digestive problems.

Diseases have been linked to human foods, and the buying public stopped purchasing those items. Certain cancers were associated with chemicals used in human food, and time has shown that these same chemicals caused an increase in tumors and other cancers in animals. Changing to untreated feeds has shown a decrease in these ailments.

Dog trainers and professional breeders were faced with a period of time where hip displacement seemed to be a matter of tight blood lines which were considered a birth defect. When these people started feeding natural dog foods this condition occurred less often.

Allergies such as skin rashes, constant coughing and sneezing, excess mucus and other ailments have been linked to the ingredients found in most commercial canine foods. In many cases, it is the content of vegetables that have shown up as the culprits. There are certain types of vegetation which can not be digested in a canine stomach.

People may have experienced a situation where a doggie wets the floor when someone reaches out to pet it. This bladder incontinence may not be at all related to the personality of the dog, or it giving into a submissive behavior. Bowel and bladder incontinence have been directly linked to the chemicals found in pet foods.

Raw foods that are intended for human consumption may be treated with chemicals that cause the foods to remain looking fresh. However, canines really don't care what the food looks like, since they are color blind. Feeds intended for canines do not need to look appealing to a human, they only need to be healthy for the dog.

When that moment of everlasting bond occurred, and your new canine buddy chose you to be its new friend for life, it also turned over its trust and confidence into your hands, to provide it with proper medical care and a healthy diet. Natural dog food offers an opportunity to give your companion the best that life has to offer, and help to ensure a long and happy life together as best friends.