Homemade Dog Food Recipes Or Commercial Dog Food?

Do you know the ingredients of your dog’s commercial pet food? With the recent pet food recall issues, is it worth risking or shortening your beloved dog’s life to feed him store-bought food?

Preparing your dog’s food yourself with a homemade dog food recipe may be the best way to know exactly what ingredients your beloved pet is eating, and may be required if your dog has special dietary needs due to illness (pancreatitis, kidney stones, lower bowel syndrome, etc.), allergies, or injury.

There are many essential ingredients to your dog’s diet, including Protein, Carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, Fiber, Vitamins, and Minerals.

On the other hand, there are several foods you should never allow your dog to have, including coffee grounds, grapes or raisins, chocolate, onions, yeast dough, tea, macadamia nuts, alcohol, salt, avocado, garlic, chewing gum, candy, and breath fresheners with Xylitol. There are a couple of schools of thought regarding garlic: some claim that it helps with fleas and ticks, among other things. Consult your veterinarian, do your research, and use your best judgment.

Another tip: when you change your dog’s food, do so gradually. Doing a quick dietary change can wreak havoc on your dog’s digestive system, and no one wants that.

Beware of the propaganda put out by commercial pet food manufacturers. There are websites devoted to why you should feed your dog commercial food instead of homemade recipes. Only you and your veterinarian can truly decide what is best for your dog. Do your research, and then make an informed decision. Your family and your dog deserve it.

Always consult with your veterinarian before making significant changes to your dog’s diet.

Source by Ric Reeder