Dog Food: Choose the Right One for Your Hound's Health
Not very many people give a second thought to dog food let alone the extent to which the meals prepared influence dog health. Many people think that feeding their dog is simply a matter of keeping a large stock of dry pellets and food tins and that's that. However, if you truly care for your canine companion, then it is important for you to take feeding him seriously by looking for food that is guaranteed to be good for him.
Granted, there is much convenience to be had from dry pellets and tins. Dry pellets can be left out for days in the dog's bowl, which means you don't have to sit and watch your dog finish his bowl in one sitting. He or she can merely come and go to his feeding bowl at his convenience. Canned food is moist and tasty, and best of all keeps very well in the pantry.
With all these conveniences to be had, some would argue that the attention currently being given to dog health by way of natural food is simply a consumer fad, symptomatic of the same culture that has made dogs fashion accessories for so-called nature lovers. However, the truth is that many brands of dog food contain all sorts of unhealthy components unfit for consumption, such as disgusting animal by-products and unhealthy corn gluten.
Furthering confusion is the fact that many companies exploit the liberal interpretation of "natural" exercised by food labelling regulation authorities by selling products falsely branded as "natural." In practice, it is possible to pass something off as "natural" even when it is filled with processed intestines and cow brains. Therefore, make sure the brand of natural dog food is from a trustworthy company.
Sojourner Farms is one such company. That it is independently owned by a veterinarian means that they can be counted on to understand what is healthy for dogs. They specialize in a brand of natural dog food which reconciles the convenience of most commercial brands with the objectives of health and nutritional well-being that they have set for their company. Sojos food is made from a variety of fresh ingredients such as vegetables, nuts, herbs and grains and meant to be served with fresh meat and prepared with warm water. As such, Sojos make a great alternative to kibble.
This article focuses on lack of importance given to dog health by dog owners who think little of the dog food they give their canine companions. While most brands are made for commercial convenience, they are also made from unhealthy components. Those dog owners who care should consider purchasing natural food from a trustworthy company. Sojourner Farms is one such company, and produces Sojos food as a healthy alternative to kibble.
Published October 6th, 2009
Filed in Family