Friday, January 21, 2011

Buying the right kind of pet food

Newman's Own Organics Adult Dog Food Formula, 12.5-Pound BagLow-quality commercial pet food may contain fillers, animal by-products and chemicals that lead to health problems for your dog or cat. Without the proper power-including sufficient calories, protein, vitamins and minerals-pets can develop digestive allergies, ill health, and common skin problems and more. All natural foods and treats made with whole ingredients will make your companion pet, a healthier and happier. Look for products that are: 
Free corn-many foods contain corn and rice as fillers. Corn is a source of protein that provides little nutrition, can be difficult for pets to digest and can lead to problems such as excessive shedding, itching and skin allergies.

Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food, 3-Flavor Seafood Variety Pack, 3-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)Free wheat-like corn, wheat is often used as a filler inexpensive. So how many people are allergic to wheat, pets can have sensitivity that can lead to bowel problems.
Preservative-free, synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT are USED, it is often added to foods pet to extend the lifetime. But there is concern that these ingredients (including even some human foods) can lead to serious health problems. Try natural preservatives like vitamin c and vitamin e for healthy meals.
By-product free-animal by-products in animal food can include animal parts such as heads, beaks, feet, lungs, kidneys, brain and other left after the flesh was stripped from the bones of an animal. Animal by-products may be listed on a label as "meat and bone meal," blended "or" meat, in particular, "products". Avoid food stuffs containing these ingredients when possible.

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