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Pet Food: Settle For The Best Dog Food

by Melinda Smith

Dogs are the most loyal of all the animals on the Earth, and this is the reason that they are known as mans best friend. There are hundreds of species of dogs, and no matter which one you have they will never fail to impress you with their loyalty and obedience. In the past dogs were used for hunting and escorting men.

Dogs' popularity is proven by the fact that some dog breeds are priced at well over a thousand dollars each. Chinese dogs, better known as play dogs, get big money on the dog market. Some of the most popular dog breeds include 'Boxer', 'Bull Dog', 'Beagle', 'Rottweiler', 'Chow Chow', 'Cocker Spaniel', 'Poodle', 'German Shepherd Dog', 'Afghan Hound', 'Doberman', and 'Labrador Retriever'.

Before we go over what you should be feeding your dog, you first have to realize that what is good for you as a human may not be healthy food for your dog. Some of what we eat as human food can be outright harmful to a dog. One case in point is onions, which will damage a dog's digestive system. Furthermore, grapes or chocolate can cause fluid loss through diarrhea or excessive urination, or even death.

Which is the best dog food? In general, the ratio of meat to vegetables in a dog food must be 4:5. Carbohydrates should be present in small quantities too. Cereals and grains are good for your dog's health. Brown rice, barley and oats can be given to dogs.

If you've checked the labels when purchasing dog food then you know that some of them contain chemical preservatives. Any pet food with chemical preservatives is a ticking time bomb, as they can can be very unhealthy and lead to various degenerative diseases which will incapacitate your pet or even lead to premature death. One way to get around this problem is only to feed organic dog food to your pet.

Olive oil, eggs, fruits (except grapes), boiled pasta, fat-free yogurt, boiled chicken and potatoes are good for a dogs health. Spicy foods and sweets, however, are toxic to dogs. You can vote for 'flint river ranch dog food' or 'innova dog food' as a brand of pet food that will not harm your dog.

Dogs, while they are "man's best friend", should not eat the same food as man. Different breeds should eat different kinds of pet food. Some brands, such as innova dog food, use the right ratio of meat and plant ingredients to make sure your dog is healthy. This grain / protein ratio mimics what dogs eat in nature. When choosing a dog food, you should also take into account the source of your ingredients. Natural and holistic ingredients, like those in flint river ranch dog food, are the best choice.

Published October 22nd, 2008

Filed in Family