Food For Fido: How To Feed Your Dog A Healthy Diet

The recent recall of tainted pet food has caused concerned pet owners to look for heathly alternatives to mass-produced commercial dog food. Fortunately, there are excellent choices available that are not only safe but tasty and healthy for your best friend as well.

Did you know you could cook for your dog? Homemade dog food is growing in popularity, because it gives dog owners the opportunity to control what exactly goes into their dog's meals. Cooking for your dog isn't something that should be done without a good knowledge of your dog's nutritional requirements and an understanding of what foods can be dangerous to dogs.

Dogs need to eat a balanced diet. Homemade foods should be made up of 40 percent meat, 30 percent starch, and 30 percent vegetables. Their meat should be boneless and thoroughly cooked. After the cooked meat is cooled, cut it into bite-sized pieces or grind it up. The pieces of meat should be sized based on the size of your dog.

Cooked brown rice and pasta are popular choices for starch in a dog's diet. You can rotate the two for variety. When choosing a vegetable, carrots are popular. But try other vegetables and see which ones your dog prefers. Any vegetable you feed your dog should be thoroughly cooked. Also, scrambled eggs can be a nutritious addition to the meal you're preparing, and one many dogs will enjoy.

It's important to note that there are ingredients that are dangerous for dogs and should never be used, including garlic, onion, chocolate, raisins, avocado, mushrooms, grapes and macadamia nuts. You should also only make enough food for three days, which is about the maximum time it can be refrigerated safely.

Don't have time to cook? Don't worry. The market for holistic dog foods is growing as well as the availability of these high-quality foods. There are several different brands and flavors to chose from. You should be able to find one that suits your dog's tastes. Currently, you can buy holistic dog foods from specialty health food stores, most boutique pet stores, and online.

Holistic dog food always includes human-grade, all natural ingredients with no preservatives, fillers, meat by-products, hormones, antibiotics or artificial flavors. Because it avoids corn, wheat or soy filler it tends to be easier for your dog to digest. Most include Omega 3 and 6 supplements for a shiny, healthy coat.

Now that you know the basics of what to look for in a holistic dog food and how to cook for your dog at home, you can chose which is right for you. In doing so, you will be able to rest easy knowing that you're feeding a healthy, natural, and tasty diet to your best friend.

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