Pets, especially dogs, have grown in stature within the family over the past few decades. No longer just acting as protectors, many people consider their pets to be a part of the family. Indeed couples who have decided not to have children often fill the home with what they affectionately term furry children. This rise in stature has coincided with a booming pet industry that creates a number of products from clothing and treats to raw dog food. The latter is growing in popularity as owner want to make sure their dogs live as long as possible and with their health mainly intact.
Diet and nutrition is extremely important for the health of any animal, including human beings. A shift in thinking about what we consume has started to enter the public discourse. Science and some media outlets have begun to point a finger at the corn industry which has a hand in many areas of food production.
Corn and corn derivatives are found in almost every kind of processed food there is, as well as being a main ingredient in what is fed to livestock which alters the fatty acid content of their meat. Corn is full of something called omega-6 which is an essential fatty acid.
Lab experiments have shown that increased consumption of omega-6 fatty acids, in the form of corn oil can cause an increase in tumor growth. While the correlation is strong, causation has not pointed the finger of blame fully on corn, but people are now changing their eating habits accordingly.
For dog owners who are concerned about their pet's long term health, diet is one of the most important purchases they can make. Most dog foods on the market are a mix of ingredients with corn or corn by-products being the largest component. This can be shocking for owners who are accustomed to believing that their dogs are eating meat.
Owners want their dogs eating meat and indeed, that is what nature would prefer which is why raw dog food has become so popular. The change to raw diet can help the health of your dog in ways you would not expect. In terms of something as commonplace as stool, owners are shocked to see that it changes to being smaller, harder, less copious, and above all, not smelly.
These are all signs of a better digestive process. This is because the formulation of these diets is an exact interplay of a various meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as vitamin supplements.
The meats that are used are both steroid and antibiotic free, and all of the fruits and vegetables are organic. Top notch ingredients demand a higher price, but when health is dependent on the foods that are eaten, there can be no price tag for good health.
While quite different in price the benefits to your pet are incalculable. A diet that is closest to what would be found in nature is the best for human and pet alike.
Diet and nutrition is extremely important for the health of any animal, including human beings. A shift in thinking about what we consume has started to enter the public discourse. Science and some media outlets have begun to point a finger at the corn industry which has a hand in many areas of food production.
Corn and corn derivatives are found in almost every kind of processed food there is, as well as being a main ingredient in what is fed to livestock which alters the fatty acid content of their meat. Corn is full of something called omega-6 which is an essential fatty acid.
Lab experiments have shown that increased consumption of omega-6 fatty acids, in the form of corn oil can cause an increase in tumor growth. While the correlation is strong, causation has not pointed the finger of blame fully on corn, but people are now changing their eating habits accordingly.
For dog owners who are concerned about their pet's long term health, diet is one of the most important purchases they can make. Most dog foods on the market are a mix of ingredients with corn or corn by-products being the largest component. This can be shocking for owners who are accustomed to believing that their dogs are eating meat.
Owners want their dogs eating meat and indeed, that is what nature would prefer which is why raw dog food has become so popular. The change to raw diet can help the health of your dog in ways you would not expect. In terms of something as commonplace as stool, owners are shocked to see that it changes to being smaller, harder, less copious, and above all, not smelly.
These are all signs of a better digestive process. This is because the formulation of these diets is an exact interplay of a various meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as vitamin supplements.
The meats that are used are both steroid and antibiotic free, and all of the fruits and vegetables are organic. Top notch ingredients demand a higher price, but when health is dependent on the foods that are eaten, there can be no price tag for good health.
While quite different in price the benefits to your pet are incalculable. A diet that is closest to what would be found in nature is the best for human and pet alike.
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