Pros and Cons of Organic Dog Food

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     Do you love your dog? Do you know the advantages and disadvantages of giving them organic foods?

Being a pet owner not only entails giving the all the things that the dog need, but you also you have to ensure their health and well being as well.

Many ask if dogs are beneficial to pet owners? Yes, they are good for your health. Believed me, they bring myriad health benefits not only to you, but also to other members of the family. Owning one, can improve your cardiovascular health and mental health, thus, reducing your check ups and visits to your doctor. It also allows faster recovery from surgery, if ever you came from the surgery room. Results of research show that dogs can detect cancer on their master's health. Researchers from the New York State University also found that stroking the fur of your dog, can reduce the blood pressure of their masters. Meanwhile, senior citizens also respond better to therapy and treatment if they come in contract with therapy animals, like dogs. Did you know that your pet dog has better chance of surviving serious illness than you? Studies reveal that a sick person's survival greater if they had pets at home.

Because of the numerous benefits that they bring to you and to family members, it is just right that you ensure their health and well being as well. Apart from bring them regularly to the veterinarian for regular check ups, grooming and bathing them, you should also feed them with the right foods. Their meal should contain the well-balanced meal they deserved.

If you are confused on which food is suitable for your dog, organic food or commercial dog foods sold in stores, then read on to gain insights on the pros and cons of organic foods.

Advantages of organic dog food:

1. Organic dog food can reduce your dogs' allergies and ailments.
2. They become healthier, energetic and can have healthy weight.
3. It can stave off digestive disorders.
4. It can boost their immunity. With higher immunity, dogs can ward off allergies and illnesses.
5. It can boost their longevity and quality of life because it contains higher levels of vitamin E and C. It does not contain additives and fillers and ingests lesser calories. It does not contain antibiotics, flavorings, preservatives and colors, allowing dogs to absorb the nutrients found in food every meal.
6. It supports clean eating for dogs.

Disadvantages of organic dog food:

1. It is more expensive compared to commercially prepared dog food. It can cost more than 50 cents to one dollar per serving.

2. It is difficult to find. Not all stores sell organic dog food and snacks, thus, you need to source out both in other pet shops and online pet sites to find one.

3. Lack of scientific proof available to support the claim that organic dog food is better than commercial dog food.

With all these facts unveiled to you, for sure you know what is the best food to give to your beloved dog.