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Article #105: Organic Dog Food And Making The Right Choice

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So what's the deal with Organic dog food? foods. The USDA must certify a food as
As you know, dog food is available in a organic, in order for the food to be
wide variety of colours, sizes, flavors, labelled as such. Natural dog treats are
and shapes. The real distinction is considerably less costly than their
obviously the ingredients contained in organic counterparts, and as such are not
the products. You may be surprised to deemed as reliable. Natural foods do
know that the ingredient list on dog food however guarantee the absence of food
labels reads very much like human junk colouring and additives such as sodium
food. Some ingredients are even difficult metabisulfite or ethoxyquin, which are
to pronounce and are borrowed from allergens linked to allergies, cancer and
medical encyclopedias. Then of course even brain damage.
there are dog foods that are teeming with Even though organic food servings are
artificial ingredients, additives and pricier and contain about half the amount
preservatives that can be harmful to of food in volume compared to non-organic
pets. So just what is "Spot" to do when food, dogs are reportedly more satisfied
it comes to healthy eating? with the lesser amount due to the purity
Many pet owners are discovering organic of the healthier ingredients contained.
dog foods to feed their pets. Just as we This makes the organic and non-organic
humans are conscious of what we put into dog foods very comparable in price.
our bodies, these pet owners take that The bottom line is that choosing to feed
same consciousness and use it to make your dog organic food instead of the
wiser decisions about not including preservative and chemically rich
chemicals in their dogs' diets. Organic non-organic food can definitely go a long
dog treats are the next best thing to all way in helping your dog live a more
natural dog food, as they are free of the healthy and troublefree life free of
pesticides and insecticides that are allergies, skin ailments, diabetes and
present in many foods. cancer. An added benefit may be the lower
Be aware of food labels however, as they veterinary bills brought on by your
can be very confusing. Natural dog food healthier dog.
is not the same as "organic"dog food and For further information on this topic, be
this can be quite misleading for many. sure to consult the many resources
The fact is, "natural" foods are not held available to you online. Enjoy your dog
to the same higher standard as "organic" in good health!






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