As you know, commercial dog food is available in a wide variety of colours, sizes, flavors, and shapes. The actual distinction is obviously the ingredients contained in the products. You may be amazed to realize that the compound list on dog food labels reads very much like human junk food. Some ingredients are even hard to pronounce and are borrowed from medical encyclopedias. Then of course there are dog foods that are teeming with synthetic ingredients, additives and preservatives that may be bad for pets. So just what is "Spot" to do with regards to healthy eating?

Many pet owners are relying on organic dog foods to feed their pets. Just as we humans are conscious of what we put into our bodies, these pet owners take that same consciousness and use it to make smarter decisions about excluding chemicals in their dogs' food. Organic dog treats are the next best thing to all natural dog food, because they are free of the pesticides and insecticides that are present in many foods.

Be aware of food labels however, as they can be very confusing. Natural dog food is totally different from "organic" dog food and this can be really misleading for many. The fact is, "natural" foods are not held to the same higher standard as "organic" foods. The USDA must approve a food as organic, in order for the food to be labeled as such. Natural dog food are considerably less costly than their organic counterparts, and as such are not looked at as as dependable. Natural foods do however assure the absence of food colouring and additives such as sodium metabisulfite or ethoxyquin, that are allergens linked to allergies, cancer as well as brain damage.

Even though organic food servings are pricier and contain about half the amount of food in volume compared to non-organic food, dogs are reportedly more pleased with the lesser amount because of the purity of the healthier ingredients contained. This makes the organic and non-organic dog foods very comparable in price.

The bottom line is that deciding to feed your dog organic food rather than the preservative and chemically rich non-organic food can definitely do a lot in helping your dog live a more healthy and troublefree life free of allergies, skin ailments, diabetes and cancer. An additional advantage may be the lower veterinary clinic bills brought on by your dog.

Keep your furry loved one in best shape by watching what you put in that doggy tummy. Enjoy your dog in good health!

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