Organic dog food may be more expensive, but dog owners report healthier animals as a result of this diet, which results in fewer vet visits. Currently, organic dog food can be purchased in commercial markets and has ingredients free of pesticides and toxins. The labeling of this food still isn’t regulated so pay attention to the labeling and ingredient list to ensure you're buying good quality food. Overall, organic dog food is a smart investment and will allow your dog to live a healthier and happier life. Organic food has minimal filler, if any, and is served in smaller portions. The dogs become full due to the high quality of ingredients in comparison to traditional dog food. Specialized organic food can also be purchased to fit your dog’s needs including care for diabetes and arthritis, or vegetarian or grain free.
Home cooking allows the most control over the diet of your dog by selecting the initial ingredients and preparing the meals yourself. There are now cookbooks available and online communities to make the process easier for the home cook. This type of preparation is considered the best option and can be transitioned to an all raw food diet. These options are time consuming and can be tighter on the budget. Although much easier on the wallet, the economy brands of dog food contain lower grade proteins and filler ingredients which do not get absorbed by the animal upon digestion, resulting in poor health of the animal. Select the highest level of ingredients in the dog food that the family budget can afford. Consider cooking for the family animal once a week or more often if possible until this practice is not a time burden. Your family pet will thank you by being more active and healthier.
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