Dog Food - The Choices
According to holistic veternarian Dr. Jane Bicks, the maximum life span of dogs is estimated to be around 25 to 30 years, yet the average dog generally lives no longer than about 13 to 14 years.
She says that this deficit is due largely to poor nutrition.
For example, canned food is about 75 to 78 percent moisture, which leaves very little room for nutrition.
Start now and think about the following when searching for a quality food:
Immediately, replace any of your pet foods that contain wheat gluten. Investigators are currently focusing their suspicions on melamine — a chemical found in plastics and pesticides — that was allegedly found in the wheat gluten of the contaminated foods. Still, no one seems to know how, where or when the melamine got into the food. Until these important questions are answered, and our concerns are alleviated, its best to be safe and not purchase a food or treat that contains wheat gluten. Yes, some treats are made with wheat gluten.
Read the ingredients and learn to understand the fine print on your dog or cat food label. Really take the time to learn what is in the pet food and how to read that pet food label. You might be surprised, shocked and disgusted to learn that your precious furry friends are eating chemical preservatives, artificial flavors, nitrates, dyes, sugars, salts, corn, wheat, and by-products. Don’t be fooled by fancy bags which are designed to market inferior pet foods. The most important item for the health of your pet is the ingredient list and not the pictures displayed on the fancy packaging.
It is a good opportunity for you as a consumer to become educated about pet foods and learn what you are feeding your pet Healthiest Dog Food. After all, your dog or cat depends on you to make the right and safe food choice for them.
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