Feeding The Natural Dog
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 20, 2008
Natural dog food hardly gets a second glance from most dog owners today. It’s more expensive and often difficult to find in big stores that have plenty of cheaper economy brands on sale. The nutritional value of an economy brand of pet food, though, might not be what your pet needs, and selecting a natural dog food brand may well be the cheaper choice in the long run when you consider trips to the vet.
How can this be possible? A premium or natural dog food contains more nutrients that are beneficial to your dog than an economical brand. When you think about it, you might have to feed your dog more of the economy brand to equal the nutrition it would receive from a premium brand. The more you feed your dog, the more bags of economy food you need to buy.
On average, a natural dog food brand will have 3-5% more crude protein and fat than a cheaper bag of dog food. The premium brands also suggest servings of 1-3/4 cups of food per day, as opposed to the economy brand’s suggestion of 3-1/4 cups per serving. As you can see, it takes at least three times as many servings to equal the nutrition of one serving of premium dog food.
Eating less food and having better nutrition is just one of the benefits for your pet, when you choose a natural dog food. Dogs in better health also require less trips to the veterinarian. The long-term savings on vet bills can be substantial, all because of switching to a premium dog food brand. Dogs will feel better on a daily basis, look better, and have a noticeable energy boost.
The best advice in natural dog care is the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By not skimping on your dog’s food, you are helping your dog stay one step ahead of debilitating illnesses. Think about it: Would you rather pay a few extra dollars on premium dog food now or pay hundreds of dollars in vet bills later?
One person reported paying close to $1,400 for surgery on his dog because of problems caused by cheap dog food. After the surgery and diet change, the dog recovered and is now leading an active life. Within a few weeks, the dog’s energy levels returned, the arthritis went away, and a once-dull coat took on a whole new shine.
Seeing is believing and you can try an experiment of switching your dog over to a natural dog food for a month or two. If you notice a difference in the shine of your dog’s coat or its level of energy, then you’ll have positive proof that a natural dog food brand is better for your pet. If not, you can always switch back to the dog’s regular brand. The results of the experiment of switching to natural dog food may have you pleasantly surprised, though.
Mike LaVallee is the webmaster of Designer Canines.com a website about hybrid dogs like the Labradoodle and Puggles also including Mutts and general canine care and information.
Tags: natural dog food, premium dog food
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