tamara hamilton

With the commercial pet food industry being under the gun in recent
times, it can be hard for any of us to believe that we will not be
seeing more pet food recalls in the near future. The sad truth is that
the dog food we buy in the stores has the potential to cause extreme
illness to our dogs.
The pet food industry did not just taint themselves, they also caused
concern and heartbreak among many dog owners that will never be able
to regain the faith that most of us all took for granted with this
industry.
Many pet owners lost their dogs - someone they considered members of
their families - over tainted dog food incidents. Many dog lovers will
never trust the commercialized dog food industry ever again.
Beyond tainted dog food, the large dog food companies have always been
in the practice of providing food for dogs that is not healthy for our
pets to begin with. This has always been a problem and still is today.
There are hidden dangers in dog food many of us are not aware of.
The trend recently has been for us humans to eat better. The more
nutritious the food is that we consume means we live healthier lives.
Paying attention to diet and avoiding foods that have excessive fats
and processed sugars, especially in the processed foods we buy, helps
us to maintain bodies that are fit and trim.
Yet, do we consider what foods we purchase for our dogs to eat? Are we
simply buying certain dog food based on what we think our pets like
the best to eat? You owe it to your pooch to pay close attention to
what you are putting in it's precious tummy.
There are some ingredients in dog food that we should flat out avoid.
They are not healthy or reliable in quality for pet consumption. They
are also used heavily in the dog food industry by the larger
companies.
Corn gluten meal is a by-product. This is added to absorb the toxins
of the food as it is being cooked and processed. Unfortunately dogs
don't digest corn very well. In fact, corn is one of the biggest
causes of allergies in dogs. The reason many commercial dog food
companies use corn is because it is a very cheap source of protein and
is used as filler in the food.
Chicken by-product meal is also used in the dog food industry. This is
made up of parts of the chickens feet, necks, intestines, etc. They
use this as a source of protein as well, yet this it is of such low
grade that it does nothing for your dog. It also has the potential to
be toxic or tainted.
Soybean meal is also used as a protein source in dog food. The protein
is a decent quality, however Soybean is also the number one allergy
that dogs suffer from.
There are other ingredients to consider, but I think you have gotten
the gist of why some of the major brands of dog food that are on the
supermarket shelves should be avoided.
When you do your research about feeding your dog the right foods, you
will be amazed at the changes you see. Your dogs mood, energy levels,
skin, bathroom habits and even their behavior will improve. It's
amazing what a change in diet will do.
This article isn't supposed to scare you off of commercial dog food
entirely, but you do need to know what to look for. Use the link at
the bottom of this article for more information about finding the
right foods for your pup.
There are resources available to begin feeding your dog with food that
is not only tasty, but also nutritious to their dietary needs. You
want your dog to live a long, happy and healthy life - do what you can
to help them out by feeding them the right diet.
http://groups.google.com/group/dogfoodmave/