| So what's the deal with Organic dog food?As you | | | | same higher standard as "organic" foods. The USDA |
| know, dog food is available in a wide variety of | | | | must certify a food as organic, in order for the food to |
| colours, sizes, flavors, and shapes. The real distinction is | | | | be labelled as such. Natural dog treats are |
| obviously the ingredients contained in the products. You | | | | considerably less costly than their organic counterparts, |
| may be surprised to know that the ingredient list on | | | | and as such are not deemed as reliable. Natural foods |
| dog food labels reads very much like human junk food. | | | | do however guarantee the absence of food colouring |
| Some ingredients are even difficult to pronounce and | | | | and additives such as sodium metabisulfite or |
| are borrowed from medical encyclopedias. Then of | | | | ethoxyquin, which are allergens linked to allergies, |
| course there are dog foods that are teeming with | | | | cancer and even brain damage.Even though organic |
| artificial ingredients, additives and preservatives that | | | | food servings are pricier and contain about half the |
| can be harmful to pets. So just what is "Spot" to do | | | | amount of food in volume compared to non-organic |
| when it comes to healthy eating?Many pet owners | | | | food, dogs are reportedly more satisfied with the |
| are discovering organic dog foods to feed their pets. | | | | lesser amount due to the purity of the healthier |
| Just as we humans are conscious of what we put into | | | | ingredients contained. This makes the organic and |
| our bodies, these pet owners take that same | | | | non-organic dog foods very comparable in price.The |
| consciousness and use it to make wiser decisions | | | | bottom line is that choosing to feed your dog organic |
| about not including chemicals in their dogs' diets. | | | | food instead of the preservative and chemically rich |
| Organic dog treats are the next best thing to all natural | | | | non-organic food can definitely go a long way in |
| dog food, as they are free of the pesticides and | | | | helping your dog live a more healthy and troublefree |
| insecticides that are present in many foods.Be aware | | | | life free of allergies, skin ailments, diabetes and cancer. |
| of food labels however, as they can be very | | | | An added benefit may be the lower veterinary bills |
| confusing. Natural dog food is not the same as | | | | brought on by your healthier dog.For further information |
| "organic"dog food and this can be quite misleading for | | | | on this topic, be sure to consult the many resources |
| many. The fact is, "natural" foods are not held to the | | | | available to you online. Enjoy your dog in good health! |