Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Is Human Grade Dog Food Safe For Humans, Too?

!±8± Is Human Grade Dog Food Safe For Humans, Too?

Human grade dog food may suggest that humans can eat it but the only portion of the dog chow that is human grade is the meat. Store bought dog food will not meet this standard. Vets agree that just because the food states that it is human grade it does not mean that it will meet the nutritional needs of your dog. If the nutritional values are not stated on the label of the food do not purchase it. The American Association Of Feed Control has minimum standards for dog food. If a dog food meets these minimum requirements it will be stamped on the label.

All food labels be it human or pet food are printed with the main ingredient first. The first thing on a dog food label may be lamb or chicken. This does not mean that the food can be considered human grade dog food. That meat might be what fell on the floor at the manufacturer. Look at what goes into food which is human grade: after some research you will discover that it is really not something humans could eat. The only way that store bought food pet chow can be considered fit for humans is if it has fresh meat, grains and vegetables. Holistic pet chow might fit into this group. It has all natural ingredients. You might find this food in larger pet stores.

Now, homemade chow would definitely fall into this category of fit-for-people grade dog chow. You make it yourself and you only put in food that you would eat. Many people started making their own home cooked pet meals after the contamination of certain commercial products was killing dogs and cats. Most veterinarians believe that human grade pet chow is good, but not entirely safe for humans to eat. The fillers are the culprit. These ingredients are lower down on the printed label.

If you don't know what they are don't buy it.! Look for sites on the internet that sell human grade pet chow. You will see a few that are fit for people to eat. But even so, I don't think I would try it. You are most likely a dog owner if you are reading this, or you are going to get a dog. You will agree that dogs are not just pets or watchdogs. Dogs are our family and our friends. Feed them a healthy diet, try human grade dog food.


Is Human Grade Dog Food Safe For Humans, Too?

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Henry's Homemade Treats

Henry, who the company is named after, was put on a restricted hypoallergenic diet for his severe skin allergies. Henry's helpers worked with his dermatologist along with several other dermatologists to create the recipe they now use for Henry's Homemade Treats. henryshomemadetreats.com

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Feeding Dogs Better Than Processed Guts and Bones

!±8± Feeding Dogs Better Than Processed Guts and Bones

That statement may be a little harsh as actually dog food does have to pass certain regulations, however it is made with by products that are not sufficient for human consumption.

Feeding your dog is as easy as saving that extra piece of chicken or hamburger and putting it into the fridge along with that extra potato or bowl of rice. With a little practice you can whip together a nice and healthy dinner for your dog. Even if you do not feed your dog what I would consider real food on a daily basis, you should be able to do it at least every other day.

Even as we have domesticated dogs, their bodies are still wired in the hunting and feeding mode of their ancestors who would eat a variety of meats and even grasses and herbs. It is this variety that helps to keep the dogs body healthy by providing different minerals and vitamins that would be lacking in just one type of dog food source. Imagine just eating one type of food everyday, day after day. Lets say you go to the grocery store and buy 10,000 cans of ravioli. Then 3 times a day you get to open a can for breakfast lunch and one for dinner.

If you say, yeah but I'm a human and not a dog, and that would get really old to me in just one day. Then I would tell you, that your dog would feel the same way. This is not just a psychological affect that only humans would succumb too, it is something that would affect your dog as well.

Your body tells you many things if you listen to it. It tells you when you need sleep, when you need food, it will even give you cravings for foods that your body actually needs if you are not into the habit of ignoring what it is trying to tell you. That is partly the reason that eating ravioli everyday would send your stomach into contraction of a dry heave by just the thought of it. Your body knows that it can not get enough of a variety of vitamins and minerals from just one food source.

Ideally you can cook for your dog from a variety of recipes that are very quick and easy to make. If you simply do not have the time for this, then leftovers can be put together in certain combinations to give your dog a dinner that it will truly love and truly be a very healthy addition to what you do usually feed him.

Your dogs body is a physical body just like yours is. It needs occasional supply of the variety of elements that are in food that we eat. Minerals, fiber, vitamins, elements, there are literally hundreds of elements that a physical body needs for optimal health. So please do your best friend a favor and at least provide an additional source of sustenance 3 or 4 times a week if not everyday.


Feeding Dogs Better Than Processed Guts and Bones

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