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With the recent recalls of dog and cat products that were found to have harmful ingredients and chemicals, many pet owners want to know how to avoid such scares while feeding their dogs only the best pet food. And this choice can be a confusing one, with dozens of brands and hundreds of variants on the market. What can a caring owner safely feed their beloved pets?
The first step is for a conscientious pet owner to research on how to pick out a commercial food. Many books, internet articles and dog food ratings can give us information about how to select a food with the right combination of vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates. But the best way to ensure that your pet gets a chemical-free and balanced diet is to prepare your own pet food.
A homemade dog food may be more involved and time-consuming than just buying a pre-packaged kibble. The health benefits, however, far outweigh the disadvantages. And a pet owner can save a lot of money on expensive kibbles. This is an example of a simple dog food recipe that can be made in any kitchen.
First, brown 1lb of lamb or beef in a frying pan, then add 1-2 medium potatoes, and 3 medium carrots, cubed. Add a few stalks of broccoli, then cover with hot water and bring to a boil. Add pepper to taste, and 1-2 cups of brown rice. For good measure, you can also add a good quality doggy vitamin supplement. Your dog is sure to love this simple recipe.
To get your dog used to a new pet food, begin by mixing a larger and larger amount of it into his old food every mealtime. Don't forget that there are ingredients we use in human meals that are harmful or toxic to dogs, including chocolate, garlic and onions, mushrooms and grapes and raisins. Bones can also get caught in a dog's digestive tract, while too much salt can lead to kidney problems.
Using this, and many other dog food recipes available on the internet and in libraries, a pet owner can make sure that his pooch is eating a complete, balanced diet, free of additives and harmful chemicals that are often used in pet food. Soon, obvious improvements in your dog's energy levels and coat, even his teeth can be noticed, proving what a healthy diet, prepared with love can do.

Author's Resource:

A writer of dog food ratings for internet publications, Melinda Smith and her several cats and dogs are advocates of educated choice when it comes to pet food and nutrition.

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