Writing with paws may be unique, but just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it can't happen. My dog Bugsy (He actually prefers to be called Bugsy Wonderdog) approached me about writing an article or two for me. He has always had wonderful perspective on most things so when he suggested he pen a few words on one of my passions, healthy natural dog food I gave in. After all, who better to comment on dog food than a dog? So please leave your skepticism at the door and enjoy a short rant from a Wonderdog.
You humans have always had a hard time grasping the concept of Healthy Natural Dog Food. What's with that. You are finally trying to eat well yourself as is evidenced by the proliferation of Whole Foods, Fresh Markets and assorted other nouveau supermarkets dedicated to providing natural foods for humans so why not for us dogs? I don't believe there is anyone more qualified to judge what does and what should go into that dog bowl them me, your humble Wonderdog. After all, I am the one who has to eat it.
How would you like to sit down for every breakfast, lunch and dinner for the rest of your life and be served a bowl of dry processed cereal? Why do it to your dog then? There's nothing wrong with a bowl of Cheerios now and again, according to the label they are fortified and contain tons of vitamins and minerals but you wouldn't want to live on them. Variety is the spice of life. Whoever said that sure wasn't your average dog.
While we're talking about it, what's with the double standard? I'm talking about a legal loophole for commercial pet food manufacturers labelled "Pet Grade". Why would such a thing even need to exist? I'll tell you why, it's because it's all of the garbage that is deemed not fit for human consumption. Healthy Natural Dog Food is a complete oxymoron with respect to most commercial grade pet foods. Now I know that a dog, even your dog, isn't human. Thank goodness for that, you people have enough problems but that doesn't mean we should be deprived of vital nutrients because you can't see through the marketing propaganda of the commercial pet food companies. Oh, their commercials are wonderful showing happy dogs with great coats and lots of energy. Those dogs are actors. They are probably eating Filet Mignon and traveling first class. They are the Brangelina's of the canine world. How about making your dog feel like a movie star, or at the very least a Wonderdog. Feed them a Healthy Natural Dog Food, even if you have to make it yourself.
Bugsy Wonderdog
Certainly spoken like someone who has never had to cook dog food for himself but overall I think he makes some great points. The innocuous little label "pet grade" in many cases might just as well say, "poison". One of my favorite rules to live by when feeding my dogs is that if I wouldn't eat it myself, I won't feed it to my dog. You might want to listen closely here, it's not everyday you get info right from the Wonderdog's mouth. He is an actor, a model, a spokesdog and even an author but most importantly he's a dog and as such has earned the title of "man's best friend". Let's pay back some of that friendship by feeding Bugsy and all of our canine friends what they really need.
Dr. Janice Elenbaas
Always remember, health comes from the inside out!
