Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The Worst Dog Food Brands On The Market

By Eula Nichols


Adopting a pet comes with many responsibilities. It's not just about getting a pet, but more like growing the family. The fact is, with children, they grow into adults and become completely independent, but that's not so when it comes to puppies. Our canine friends have ultimately been compared to two-year-old children for their entire lives, meaning a great and continual responsibility for the owners. Numerous factors must be considered when adopting a puppy, getting with nutrition. Some people don't realize that the worst dog food brands can actually have a huge impact on their pets.

Just as nutrition is crucial for good health in people, the same is true when it comes to providing a puppy with all the necessary nutrients to grow into a healthy adult. That said, this can only be achieved through the ingesting of top-notch ingredients. It is these nutrients that will maintain their optimum health and longevity.

Of course, it doesn't end there, as exercise is a huge factor when it comes to health. The same is true for human beings who need to exercise and move about to maintain good health. The bottom line is that both humans and dogs alike must get their exercise, get their rest, and eat right.

Of course, our canine friends have different nutrient needs than people do, and those needs must be met accordingly in order to achieve and maintain optimum health. When it comes to dog food, there are a slew of brands and blends to choose from, so this decision must be made with careful thought. In fact, there is plenty of thought and science put into every blend by every manufacturer, to get things just right.

Upon comparing the different products, one can easily see that some are far less expensive than others. In fact, some can be triple the cost of those economy sized bags, leading to numerous questions as to why that may be. For starters, manufacturers don't necessarily slap a high-price tag without merit. Instead, they do so because they include quality ingredients, avoid the inclusion of any harmful ingredient, that will have an impact on the pet.

One could say that the foods can be compared to those that people eat. For instance, if someone ate junk or processed foods three times a day, they will end up suffering the consequences. To begin with, they will definitely put on weight, which could lead to stressing vital organs, and deterioration, followed by the development of disease.

Well, it's pretty much the same thing for dogs. The cheaper economy-sized bags usually are extremely processed and lack greatly in vital nutrients that are necessary for optimum health. These are often made with fillers to keep the pets full, but they put them at risk of developing disease, gaining weight, and possibly reduce their lifespans.

Unfortunately for pet owners who really care about their companions, the worst dog food brands have even been found to contain dangerous ingredients, and not meant for ingestion. Some of these popular manufacturers shifted their production plants abroad in an effort to increase profits, by cutting costs. That effort certainly backfired when these discoveries were made. Pet owners were left wondering what impact it may have had on their companions. Certainly, eating too much of the inferior brands will have an impact, possibly increasing visits to the veterinarian and thus, increasing expenses.




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