Is Your Dog Food as Healthy as You Think?

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Owning a dog can be a really amazing journey. They provide protection, companionship, and loyalty when you need them the most. The least you can do as repayment is to offer the same in return—and that includes making sure that he leads a healthy life.

It is very important that you understand the number one most important factor in keeping your dog healthy—his diet! Most commercial dog foods are adequate to support life, but that’s about it. They are not adequate to guarantee health.

Some symptoms of ill health can be traced back to the not-so-nutritious food a dog is being fed. These symptoms include large and foul-smelling poo, increase in flatulence or burping, shedding that doesn’t seem to stop, a proneness to ear and skin infection, as well as energy loss or hyperactivity.

The best way for you to understand your dog’s dietary needs is to find out what nutrients should be included in his food. Overall, dogs need a total of 45 nutrients, which can be broken down into the following five categories: Protein, Carbs, Fats (saturated and polyunsaturated), Vitamins, and Minerals. Of course, your dog needs plenty of water, too! There must be a balance of these nutrients in order for your dog to maintain a healthy body.

However, not all brands of dog food provide all of these nutrients. Even expensive, premium commercial dog foods often contain ingredients that are simply not good for your dog. For example, the first ingredient in a dog food may be “meat,” but what kind of meat is it? If the species isn’t specified, it could be just about anything: Animals that were dead or dying when they reached the slaughterhouse. Animals that were diseased. Cancerous tumors. In some cases, plants that supply pet food companies use road-kill and dead pets from animal shelters and veterinarians’ offices. You can read more about this by checking out the Confidential Dog Food Report.

The best thing you can do for your dog is to start reading dog food labels and take the time to find out which brands offer the most health benefits. Your dog depends upon you to give him the nourishment he needs; if you fail to provide that, you could be shortening his lifespan or putting a limit to his quality of life.

To learn more about dog food company cover-ups and how to find a healthy dog food, visit Dog Food for Life.