How would you like to serve your dog natural, fresh, nutritious and delicious dog food that you lovingly create from home-made dog food recipes? You see!, packaged dog food may be the main cause of many illnesses that currently plague dogs; a fact that doesn't surprise many dog owners when they learn the truths about what manufacturers use for their packaged dog food. Home-made dog food is the best and healthiest option for the pets that we care so much for.
Here are some startling facts about packaged dog food. A carcinogen or cancer causing agent known as ethoxyquin is a common dog food preservative. In some instances it doesn't have to be listed on the ingredients label, so you won't even know if it is there. This is all to do with the purchase of fats which pet food companies use to make the food more appealing to dogs. If the fat comes from a company that uses ethoxyquin as a preservative, they don't have to list it on the ingredient label. This is perfectly legal, and the reason they don't have to list it is because they don't add it to the fat in the bag. This means they are under no legal obligation to tell you.
Then we come to an additive called propylene glycol that is used as a binder in many dog foods and dog treats currently available on the market. Recent research revealed that propylene glycol causes cancer in cats, and so it is no longer used in cat foods and treats. However, it is still being added to dog consumables, and shockingly this is perfectly legal.
Making your own home-made dog food gives you the benefit of knowing exactly what you're feeding your pet. You can also keep a close eye on portion sizes and the amounts and types of proteins, fats and carbohydrates that your dog is consuming.
Many healthy foods like bananas, honey, peanut butter, vegetables, apples, and pumpkins are excellent ingredients for a wonderful home-made dog food not forgetting recipes that contain cuts of fresh meats like beef, chicken, turkey, and fish such as tuna and halibut.
A healthy and simple to follow dog food recipe ensures you keep harmful foods out of your dog's diet while some of your leftovers may seriously damage your pet's health. For example, avocados are toxic to dogs. They contain a chemical compound called persin that is known to cause vomiting and loose stools in dogs. Other foods that are toxic to dogs are citrus oil, chocolate, caffeine, grapes, hops, and yeast dough.
Healthy home-made diets can help dogs in so many ways. If your pet is ill and has been prescribed a special diet, a home-made meal is a boon for a good recovery. If it is in training for a competition, freshly prepared meals are going to provide greater quantities of proteins and calories than commercial, shop-bought brands. And if you have a dog that is allergic to packaged dog food or cannot fully digest them, then making their food yourself is the only sensible option.
However, for most people, the decision to feed their dogs fresh, home-made meals is made when they realize that exposing their pet to the chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavorings found in commercial dog foods poses too great a health risk to their faithful companion.
