There is a lot of talk in the news these days of the problems with processed foods. The processing, canning and preserving process often leaves the food with little or no real nutritional value. The end consumer ends up with nothing more than empty calories and chemicals that are often toxic over time. This problem is even more prevalent when it comes to feeding our pets.
According to Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM, “commercial pet food does not always provide all of the nutrients that some dogs and cats need to be healthy at different times in their lives. This food also contains things that your pet doesn’t need, such as chemical additives and preservatives.
“An example of a preservative that is commonly found is propylene glycol. It is used to keep moist pet foods fresh. It has been linked to anemia and bloat. One of the single most important things you can do for your pet’s health is to feed a more natural diet. I have seen natural diets improve allergies, arthritis, diabetes, chronic vomiting and diarrhea.”
Unfortunately many dog owners think that any commercial dog food they buy will be good for their pet. They also fail to realize that many of the health and behavioral problems that they experience with their dog are likely caused (or are compounded) by poor nutrition, reactions to chemicals, and/or food allergies.
This is not surprising, because most people ignore the signals their own bodies are giving them when they eat poor food, why would they recognize the signs their dog is giving them as a reaction to poor food. By paying attention to what you are putting in your dogs mouth and his/her reaction to it you may be able to solve a lot of problems or avoid future problems, just the same as you can by paying attention to what goes in your own mouth.
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