Sunday, July 22, 2007

Dog Food Comparison

Article Title: Dog Food Comparison
Author: Lori Matthews

If you have a dog or a cat, there's a good chance that you're
still a bit shaken up by the pet food recall that happened
recently. You may even be wondering if your new pet food is
healthy. People lost their beloved animals to something that
shouldn't have done them any harm, and those of us lucky to be
spared this are taking a closer look at what we're feeding our
dogs. By getting a better idea of what needs to go into our
pets' food, we can make better decisions about their nutrition
and diet.

Many people became confused as to what exactly was in their
pets' food that shouldn't be. It sad that some of us learned
tainted ingredients were included in pet foods to make the
protein content seem higher.

Chemicals and other synthetic ingredients do not belong in dog
and cat food. Inferior ingredients like by – products, soy,
wheat, gluten and corn should not be used as a protein source or
be included in the food. These ingredients are often very hard
on the pets' digestive system and therefore do nothing
nutritionally for them.

Some pet food companies will use very cheap ingredients to make
their food.
Diets require fiber, natural fats, carbohydrates and
high-quality protein – that is made from quality meat fit for
human consumption. A healthy mix is essential towards making
sure that your dog neither becomes deficient in nutrients, nor
becomes obese, and by keeping a close eye on what your dog is
eating, you can make sure that some very basic issues are weeded
out before they become a problem. Often times we think the food
we give them isn't that bad. Unfortunately, pet food that has
little nutritional value will add up after time in the form of
your animals' health. Just as humans they need healthy
nutritious balance of foods to keep their immune system running
at peak performance.

Food is one of the first considerations for having a healthy
dog and the more you know, the healthier your dog will be! The
first 5 ingredients are very important to the nutritional value
of the food. Pet foods that list 2 or more grains in the first
5 ingredients may have more vegetable protein than animal
protein. To learn more about healthy ingredients and how to
compare your dog and or cat food, please visit the site below.

About The Author: Lori Matthews studies health, nutrition and
wellness. She enjoys writing articles on health for both people
and pets. Please click to
http://www.premium4pets.net/dog-food-comparison.html compare
your dog food to Lifes Abundance

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