By MR Bruno
The recent dog food and pet food recall that has claimed thelives of dogs across the United States as a result of eatingcontaminated commercial dog food tainted with aminopterin, a ratpoison, and melamine, a chemical used in making plastics andfertilizer. As a result many dog owners considering homemade dogfood as a safe and nutritious alternative for their dog.
In a recent news article, a law professor states that littlechange is anticipated ( in the dog food industry) after thecurrent onslaught of dog food recall news and attentionsubsides.
The probable reason for this conclusion is that there areinsufficient financial resources and manpower to effectivelymonitor and regulate the dog food industry. You can’t trust thedog food industry to watch out for your dog and the governmentis not your answer either.
This is unfortunate. The dog food industry was born in postwarAmerica to meet a need…the need of business interests to recycleslaughterhouse and industrial waste. This refuse had potentialuses as fertilizer, landfill and such, but a more profitablehorizon existed in the packaging and selling this “junk” as foodto unsuspecting dog owners. It is now a common misconceptionthat your dog can not maintain a healthy life unless he is fedcommercial dog food. Nothing could be further from the truth.
To save your dogs life, you may want to consider making yourown homemade dog food. This is one of the best ways to guaranteeyour dog a healthy and safe diet.
Just glance at some of the regular ingredients delivered byrendering plants to commercial dog food manufacturers in theUnites States, Europe and worldwide.
• Euthanized dogs -Toxic chemicals such as SodiumPhenobarbital, the euthanizing agent injected to kill dogs dailyat dog shelters. (This comes with the euthanized dog who isground up at a rendering plant to be added to dog food. The dogmay still be wearing a flea collar and be in a plastic bag whenrendered )
• Blood
• Feathers
• Undeveloped eggs
• Downed, dying, diseased and dead animals (Known as the 4Ds)
• Hooves, beaks, feet and hide
And a host of other unsavory, unhealthy and toxic products thatwill slowly kill or euthanize your dog with every feeding.
So what’s the alternative? Well, if you are willing to spend alittle time, and maybe even some money, there is a better way tofeed your dog. You can halt the daily toxification, provideneeded nutrition and increase your dog’s lifespan
What You Should Feed Your Dog ?
A variety of homemade dog food options are available for you tomake your own dog food at home.
Some of these include completely natural dog food diets thatare currently the rage with certain dog nutrition experts suchas The Bones and Raw Food,( BARF) diet also known as theBiologically Appropriate Raw Food diet.
BARF Diets typically include a variety of uncooked foods suchas :
• Bones with meat flesh attached.
• Organs
• Muscle
• Eggs
• Fruit
• Yogurt
• Enzymes
• Herbs
• Vegetables
• Supplements and herbs
• Cereals
As to the preferred meat, there is none. BARF proponents usebeef, chicken, goat, buffalo, whatever is fresh and available.
The same philosophy seems to exist for vegetables. Again theemphasis is on freshness, availability and variety.
While anecdotal tales of remarkable results are reported dailyby BARFers, some veterinarians have found that BARF diets can bedeficient in certain required nutrients. The inability toqualitatively analyze each prepared meal may account for theseresearch results.
Vegetarian Homemade Dog Food Diets .
Dogs, while primarily carnivores are also actually omnivores.In the wild, 10,000 years ago, dogs would take down their prey,and eat not just the meat of the carcass but the contents of thestomach which included undigested grains, berries and grass.
This natural desire for a balanced diet suggests to many dognutritionists that a vegetarian diet containing sufficientprotein sources is desirable. The advantage of a vegetarian dietis that disease and other health related issues can be avoidedas well. Additionally, the philosophical objection of vegans tokilling any animal as a food source is accomplished.
Homemade Dog Food Vegetarian Diets include .
• Bread
• Brown rice
• Sprouting grains
• Carrots • Apples
• Dog biscuits
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Lentils
• Baked beans
Make a Combo Homemade Dog Food Diet
A Combo diet is in essence a blend of all philosophies andmight include:
• Meat
• Vegetables
• Eggs
• Brown Pasta
• Brown Rice
No matter which approach you choose for a homemade dog fooddiet there are a few pitfalls. One is the difficulty ofpreparing a properly balanced dog food diet with each batch.
The Whole Dog Journal states that a properly balanced dog fooddiet should include whole meat, vegetables, fruit, grain andhigh quality dietary fats.
Others suggest that the best alternative is to use a very highquality dog food that is natural, without preservatives,additives and the toxins that are found in many of the privateand major kibble brands sold in retail outlets. These dog foodswill typically cost quite a bit more than dog foods of lowerquality, but guarantee a balanced diet for your dog .
If you do choose to prepare homemade dog food for your dog becertain to avoid certain foods which can be toxic andpotentially fatal to your dog. These include but are not limitedto avocado, raisins, grapes, and chocolate.
If the pros and cons, yin and yang, of the various approachesto making homemade dog food for your dog has your head spinning,don’t despair. I have been researching this field for years andlearn something new daily that confuses me even more.
There is a good way to get some perspective on this.
First, find out what is in the dog food you’re eating at http://www.dogs-4life.com/dog-food-that-kills.html Second, If you decide on making your own homemade dog foodthere is a wonderful Free primer online at http://www.pet-grub.com/
Don’t be afraid to get started making homemade dog food if youdon’t have access to every recommended ingredient. Theimprovement in your dog’s health by simply removing the toxinsof his current commercial dog food and his new and improvedhealthy, nutritious homemade dog food will be worth gettingstarted today !
About the Author: My small 8 year old dog suddenly became illand no vet could determine the cause. She died after enduring 2weeks of pain and misery on Mother’s Day morning. Her lifeexpectancy was 25 years. Dont let this happen to your dog.Visit http://www.dogs-4life.com/veterinary-secrets.html
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