How many dog owners know something about dog health food when they buy their pets? If they don’t get informed about dog’s nutritional needs, they are very likely to be confronted to all sorts of health problems that result from the improper food they feed their animals on. There are special dog health food tips that a vet can tell you about, since you may not know very much about the digestive needs of your pet. First of all, in order to meet the requirements for dog health food, you have to be sure there are minerals, calcium in particular and quality protein in the diet.
As it is very comfortable, we usually feed our four-legged friends on special dog meals, but this is not always dog health food. It is usually prepared by blending hemoglobin powder, with bones and meat, all processed at very high temperatures. Then, there are flavors and vitamins added, and this is the dog health food we find in the supermarket. For all dog owners I need to say that this is not great at all for your pet. Try to combine processed meals with dog health food you prepare at home.
What should real dog health food be like? First of all, have fresh meat and boil it for around ten minutes. Thus, you destroy the unfriendly bacteria while also preserving all the nutrients intact. Then, cut it into small pieces, it may seem natural that your dog should tear it alone, but you don’t want any mess around the house. For the calcium in dog health food, you may use a natural supplement such as ground egg shells or calcium powder available in drug stores. Try to mix the pieces of meat with a little water for a better hydration of your pet.
As for bones, I know all dogs like them, but research shows they don’t make the best dog health food at all; on the contrary there may be side effects and even ailments. Thus, never feed your dog chicken or pig bones. The only ones that are fully digested and make real dog health food are the leftovers from your cooking veal for instance. Another tip many people don’t know is that for dog health food, not only proteins are necessary, vitamins are also important. A little grated carrot added together will pass unnoticed but it’ll be of great help for the pet’s well-being.
Chris Simpson
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/dog-health-food-235719.html
October 31st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
health food?
okay, i really am into the whole heath food/organic food thing. does anyone know of any good brands that make good organic stuff and that i can find at the regular supermarket? i’m not totally all organic right now, but i like to do whats best for my body. so any suggestions??
thank you guys sooo much!
with love,
hannah
November 1st, 2009 at 1:36 am
Check out the bulk aisle at your grocery store, and the health food aisle if they have one.
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:38 am
Did you try Whole Foods? it’s my favorite food market! it has everything. Well I love to eat Kashi for breakfast! But there isn’t really a brand of Organic food I like, I just try things. The reason why I told you about whole foods is because it cost the same as Giant Eagle or Kroger or the "leading grocery stores" except Whole Foods is Organic.
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November 1st, 2009 at 1:40 am
Cold Cereal/Granola: Nature’s Path. They make the best-quality and best-tasting organic cereals and granolas.
Milk: Ecomeal Organic Grass-Fed Milk. Very healthy because it is NOT ultra-pasteurized like most organic milks and plus the cow’s are pasture-fed.
Hot cereals, raw wheat germ, flaxseed meal, and whole-grain flour: Bob’s Red Mill
Peanut butter: Peanut Butter & Co, Smooth Operator. Best-tasting all-natural peanut butter!
I don’t know if you can find these at your regular supermarket, You would have to go to a Whole Foods, a Trader Joe’s or a health food store. These places carry the best quality all-natural and organic products in the market. Supermarket chains usually have their own organic products, but the quality is not so great.
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http://www.naturespath.com/
http://www.ecomeal.com/
http://www.bobsredmill.com/catalog/index.php?action=showcategories
http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com/
November 1st, 2009 at 1:42 am
ARTICHOKES
BARLEY
BEETS
BEANS
BLUEBERRIES
BROWN RICE
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CABBAGE
CANTALOUPE
CARROTS
COLLARD GREENS
CORN
DATES
EGGS
FISH
FLAXSEED
GARLIC
GINGER
GRAPEFRUIT
KALE OR MUSTARD GREENS
LENTILS
LEMON JUICE
MOLASSES
MUSHROOMS
ONIONS
ORANGES AND ORANGE JUICE
PARSLEY
PEACHES
PEPPERS
POULTRY
RASPBERRIES
RUTABAGA
SKIM MILK
SOYBEANS
SPINACH
WHEAT GERM
WHOLE-WHEAT FLOUR
WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI
YOGURT
I think you can find these healthy foods in every supermarket~~
References :
http://www.qualitybookslibrary.com/bestfood.htm
November 1st, 2009 at 1:44 am
You should check out
http://www.organicinformationonline.com
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