The Truth About Commercial Dog Foods

The old adage states, “You are what you eat,” and in a sense, it’s very true.  The food you consume is where your body derives all the proteins, enzymes, minerals, and other building blocks for creating a strong, healthy you.  The same is true for your dog, and just like junk food can leave your body weak, undernourished, and unhealthy, dog foods that don’t have the proper nutritional balance will not be good enough to keep your happy pup playful and healthy.

There are many options for feeding your dog a healthy, balanced diet.  It will, however, take a little research and effort on your part.

A wonderful resource for learning more about what is in dog food, and keeping your eye on which brands are safe and which might be dangerous to your beloved pet, is The Dog Food Project, a site dedicated to keeping pet owners informed on all the most important issues in the world of dog food.  Using this website, you can make sure that the foods you’re feeding your dog are safe and nutritious.

Of course, the fastest and easiest way to ensure that your dog is eating the healthiest food available is to buy Good Dog Food, and other treats and supplements from The Good Dog Food Company, but even if you cannot, for whatever reason, give your pets fresh, homemade food, you can make sure that the food they do eat is up to par.

It might not seem like all that big of a deal to feed your dog something of a slightly lower quality, but the truth is the long-term effects of certain commercial dog foods can have disastrous effects on your pet’s health.  Certain pet foods have been known to leave dangerous chemicals off their ingredients list, despite the fact that the chemicals are present in their foods.  Some of these chemicals, such as ethoxyquin, which has been known to cause severe problems, even failure, of the liver and kidneys.

Educating yourself and staying aware by using the many wonderful resources online is the best way to protect your dog’s health, not to mention your sanity!

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