The dog food industry is a multi-billion dollar industry selling food to the majority of dog households across the world. They spend countless dollars on advertising and marketing to make people believe their brand is the best brand! They work all day, trying to increase profits. If this means, sacrificing a little quality in the product to deliver a better ratio of quantity per dollar cost, then so be it. Do these companies really care about our pets though? Often, dog food companies use meat that is unfit for human consumption. If we aren't supposed to eat it, how much better is it for our poor dogs?
I would say these companies really care about their pockets more than anything else. They don't care what's really best for our dogs as much as what's best for their stock portfolio and end of quarter summaries. If they aren't looking out for our pets, who is? The answer of course is us, the dog owners.
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Dog owners do not need to purchase this high dollar food that's unnaturally processed and vitamin deficient. Wait! I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "I thought the store brand dog food was FULL of vitamins!" True. The dog food in the store is fortified with vitamins and minerals in an unnatural manner that doesn't give the dog the same ratio of proteins to carbs to fats, that you would find in natural food from nature. Also, I shouldn't have to remind you of all the dog food recalls that occurred in 2007. This is a classic example of quality being overlooked.
So how can we give our poor pooches the food they deserve? You can start by making Homemade Dog Food. Give your dogs, food that is made from home and eliminate the middle man. Also, it's not as hard as you may think. Dog food and treats are actually easy to make. Another concern you may have is that you were probably always under the impression that dogs that eat at home (via table scraps) are the most unhealthiest dogs statistically. The key term there was table scraps. Never give your dog "People Food". They aren't designed to digest the same food we eat and this is a leading cause of canine obesity.
A dogs diet must consist of approximately:
- Only 30% starch which can be found in grains like rice, pasta, etc.
- Only 30% vegetables which believe it or not most people think dogs don't like. (Dogs Love Carrots!)
- About 40% meat which must be cooked when you feed it to your dog to prevent illnesses.
Here's a tasty dish that'll have your dogs pawing at their food bowl:
Turkey & Vegetable
Ingredients:
2 lbs of ground turkey.
fresh vegetables such as carrots, corn, and green beans (you can even use a bag of mixed vegetables).
Preparation Instructions:
Put the ingredients into a large skillet and add a little water. Cook at medium heat. When the ingredients look cooked, add extra ingredients according to your dog's needs. Serve warm. You can also store any unused portions up for a week in the refrigerator.
Dogs will love their new homemade food diet. There are tons of recipes out there for dogs that are healthy and delicious. Your dog will thank you with much deserved affection!
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