Organic Dog Food #2 – What’s It Made Of?
We begin our second article in this series by asking pet owners and the curiousâ?¦â?confused about what organic dog foods are?â? Youâ??re not alone due to the regulations regarding the term â??organicâ? by pet food manufacturers, pet owners have been left baffled. Owners may be unaware that only certified organic dog food claims are regulate and enforced by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control) and other government agencies, where as other non-certified organic pet food claims are left on their own and may not be legitimate.
This confusion over terminology is most unfortunate since organic dog foods have a variety of nutritional advantages compared to their non-organic competitors. Â If you wish to maintain the health & longevity of your family pet, you should be aware that certified organic dog foods are significantly healthier and more nutritious than any other available alternative.
Standards for organic dog food ban the use of synthetic chemicals during manufacture for certified organic pet foods and their individual ingredients making them safer than conventional pet foods. Most of these synthetic chemicals, aside from being harmful to the environment, are also known to be toxic to both humans and pets. Also, unlike convention pet foods, certified organic dog foods prohibit highly toxic pesticide residues, which in of its self is a substantial health advantage for your pet.
Unlike the ingredients in conventional pet foods, organically grown ingredients contain higher levels nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants thereby offering a greater health benefit. If you are a pet owner or breeder who has raised a litter of pups solely on organic dog food, then perhaps you and your Vet have noticed these pets have maintained their health throughout their lives; rarely if ever developing any chronic ailments common to most pets. A good benchmark to excellent health is not only a shiny soft coat till old age, but most noticeably is the far fewer development of allergies as well as other diseases i.e. diabetes, obesity and arthritis.
With all that said, you still need to do your homework on organic dog food manufactures. Depending on the process of manufacture, some organic ingredients can lose their nutritional properties. Organic dog foods rely on raw and dehydrated ingredients for their content and the temperatures used during the method of production determine the value of the nutrients. Read the labels to see whether refined sugars and refined flour are listed. These ingredients can cause weight gain as well as the related issues that go along with an overweight pet.
So, what are organic dog foods? For those pet owners that have done their due diligence in investigating quality manufacturers, they are the safest healthiest choice for your family pet, improving their overall wellbeing and longevity.
Michael, a dog owner for over 25 years, has amassed several dog obedience-training techniques as well as an extensive knowledge of dog health problems. Read more detailed information about your dog from temperament to health and shop his Pet Supply Store at Remarkable Dogs.com Where we are dedicated to providing only the very best for your dog.
Anyone know of a good natural dry dog food made from chicken and Yams?
My Chi puppy is ill, and on vets orders I am feeding him poached chicken and yams. Can anyone recommend a good natural dog food company so when he is allowed off it I can put him back on a great dog food? Thank you for your help.
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