Dogs that are fed a high quality natural dog food live about 5 years longer than dogs that are fed commercial dog food (the kind you get at the supermarket.)
So if you have a puppy, why not start her on the right paw and feed her natural organic puppy food.
The question is what is the best food for your puppy?
Whether dry food or a premium brand, puppy food should be good, wholesome and plenty.
Good puppy food should include highly digestible ingredients and important pet friendly vitamins and minerals needed to satisfy the urgent nutritional demands of growing puppies.
Good quality protein, such as fresh turkey, chicken (no “turkey meal” or “chicken meal” since those may containe remains of diseased animals)
are essential. Protein is needed for growth and building strong bones. The best quality meat ingredients will include human grade meats (meaning they are good enough for human consumption). Cottage cheese is also a very good source of protein and easily digestible.
Digestible products in puppy food might also include barley and brown rice. Others cereals should be given to more mature dogs.
Fruits and vegetables, especially apples – and the nutrients in them – help your pet stay healthy. If you see apples in your puppy food ingredients, you know you are off to a good start.
The best way to ensure that your puppy is getting the right nutrients is by reading the labels. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to read labels. You shouldn’t trust your dog’s health to the food manufacturers. It is really your responsibility to know what goes into your dog food. When reading labels, make sure that a protein is the first ingredient on the list.
Very good brands of puppy food are Merrick’s Pet Care and Innova. They are made with American products, and all natural ingredients. Most puppy food brands are not available at your local supermarket or grocery store, but you can easily order it online while you save on gas and travel time.
How much should a puppy eat? A puppy should eat several times a day. 3 or 4 times a day is best. If after 20 minutes your puppy hasn’t finished his plate, put it away in the fridge (unless it’s dry food) and bring it back later on. After your puppy is six months old you can-reduce the number of meals to 2 per day just as any normal adult dog.
For puppy food resources visit:
http://naturaldoglife.com/organic-dog-food/
