So how do you select the quality food?
- If it comes in a bag at your local grocery store, you probably shouldn't feed it to your pets. For the most part, the only food sold at a grocery store that is fit for your pet's consumption is the food that you eat (fresh meat, veggies, etc).
- Read the labels. More information about labeling can be found in some of the links to the right.
- Find a local pet food retailer that sells high-quality foods - the reputable ones won't even carry foods that contain harmful ingredients.
- Educate yourself and choose wisely. Your pets depend on you.
Nutrition Links
Dog Food Analysis: Find your current food's rating
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
Get the Facts: What is Really in Pet Food
http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?more=1&p=359
Foods to Avoid
http://www.everydayhealth.com/pet-health/dangerous-foods-for-your-pet.aspx
How to Read the Labels and Compare
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?page=main
Information on Raw Feeding:
http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/fresh-raw-diet/
http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/raw-diet/
Information on Grain-Free Foods
http://www.vetinfo.com/grain-free-dog-food.html
Homemade Cooked Diets
http://www.b-naturals.com/newsletter/cooked-diet/
Good nutrition can also affect behavior. My dogs were on a grain free diet for many years because so many of them has various allergies. Recently I switched to a prepared raw diet because of the allergies and I was quite surprised at the change in behavior of my pack. Except for one of them they all came down a few notches and are now much calmer than when on a diet of dry kibble. It's a really nice change!
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