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Commercial Dog Foods

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Most dog owners would be horrified to know what is in most commercial dog foods. The tainted dog food scare of 2007 sent worried dog food owners to the internet to learn about alternatives to grocery and pet store dog foods. Not knowing which dog food manufacturer to trust, many people turned to making their dogs food themselves.

Most dog owners would be horrified to know what is in most commercial dog foods. The tainted dog food scare of 2007 sent worried dog food owners to the internet to learn about alternatives to grocery and pet store dog foods.Not knowing which dog food manufacturer to trust, many people turned to making their dogs food themselves. This is a reasonable phenomenon since more and more people are becoming conscious of their personal diet, they include their dogs diet to their concerns.One popular alternative for your dog is the raw foods diet, commonly known as the BARF diet (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food). …show more content…

Within the raw foods school of thought, some people advocate adding grains to the diet, whereas others believe that grains, such as rice, can cause health problems.You have to know what you are doing when you make your dogs food to make sure he is getting what his body needs. First of all you need to understand the nutritional needs of your dog based on his age, activity level and breed.

For example, Dalmatians cannot process uric acid and so should not be fed foods high in uric acid, such as nightshade vegetables or organ meats.Even when you have found a good resource to tell you how to make your dogs food, go one step further and research his specific breeds needs. Call breeders, ask questions. People who make their dogs food are strong believers and love to share their ideas.You also need to be prepared for a backup plan to the raw foods diet. Meat, raw bones, and vegetables require

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