Finding the right dog food is indeed a concern for all pet owners, as much of the dog food available on store shelves, as you may already know, is not good for dogs, in fact, most of it is harmful.

I discovered this a few years back when dateline did a special on it and interviewed Andrew Lewis, who is a leading expert and opponent of mass produced dog food on the market. He is also the author of an excellent book which I purchased called “Dog Food Secrets” which details the poor quality of dog food, how it literally kills dogs slowly, because they cannot handle the ingredients(preservatives and other chemicals) present in dog food today. He describes how his beagle, Noble, died at only 4 years old(had to be put down) from contracting kidney failure from commercial dog food.

It also includes easy recipes for homemade halthy dog food which your dog will go crazy over(I wouldn’t try it, but my Maltese(Bobo) seems to love it).

I thoroghly recommend this product to every dog owner, as it is extremely detailed and documented – AND it is dedicated to breeds too – so, it talks to the specific needs of most popular breeds.

You also get 60 dog food recipes, and a bunch of other stuff not advertised, such as a list of recommended dog food companies if you dont want to make it yourself, and much more.

The whole package used to be $57(it was when I bought it), but he is only selling it for $27 on sale right now.

It is well worth the investment I put into it, being cheaper than any vet bill I had to pay, and you save a lot of money in the long run. Plus, there is a 60 day guarantee, so that means you only part with like $0.90 cents a day, just to try it out.

The bottom line is, I purchased it because I don’t wanna hurt my little friend, nor do I want to see him leave me early. I would feel terrible knowing I fed him the wrong things. It comes down to a choice, Do you love your dog enough to stop feeding him things which cause a slow death, or add 6-8 years to his lifespan by feeding him/her the proper nutrition that the dog needs?

The link to see this ebook is in the resource box, as well as a video about it.

My dogs are fed 100% natural, caught themselves prey… neighbors beware…

I feed my dog a completely raw diet and have found it to be cheaper and easier than purchasing processed foods and my dog has never been healthier.

I feed him two BARF (Bones and Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) patties a day which are ground up meat, bones, fruit, vegetables and organs etc. I supplement this with up to three raw bones a week and mashed fermented fruit and vegetables and a bit of natural yoghurt, eggs and olive oil.

The results after twelve months for my eleven year old have been this;
eight kilo weight loss
no fleas
no ear mites
kidney and liver disease gone
cancer gone
energy levels up about 100%
arthritis gone
coat shiny and dander free
breath odour free
little wind
minimal amount of poo which disappears within days

So for my dog I would say that changing his diet to a raw one has saved and prolonged his life.

Not at all..!! It’s always healthy to feed a dog-”diet food” !

Because nutrition is one of the most important keys to your dog’s health and longevity, one of your most important responsibilities as a dog owner is to provide your dog with the necessary nutrients required for its growth and maintenance. To do this, it is first necessary to understand what dogs need in their diet. The important thing to remember about nutrients, particularly vitamins and minerals, is that your Dog needs the correct amount-but no more.

Check this feed-product that my dog loves>>>

No, it is not less healthy and does not lack nutrients. Diet pet foods have the same nutritional value as far as vitamins and such as their regular counterparts. They usually do, however, contain more products that produce that full feeling without the extra calories or fat.
No, it won’t harm her and she isn’t being deprived of any vital nutrients. If you are that concerned you can contact your vet and discuss it with them. That should ease any concerns you have.
**there are many different brands of quality pet food out now a days. Many people on here get upset when they feel people feed a less than desirable food to their pets. I say, thanks for caring and trying to do the best for your pet that you can. Best of luck with your girl, I know it can be challenging to keep their weight under control.

I would like to feed a raw diet, however, my lifestyle prevents this. I barely have room to store meat from my family in our small freezer. Also, with my small kids, I worry about cross contamination if my kids play with the dog food bowls (which they sometimes do).

I do feed high quality kibble like Blue Buffalo, Innova, Orijin, Evo, and Taste of the Wild. Generally, I feed Blue or Innova with a bit of the grain free to up their protein amount.

Diet food contains extra fillers to ‘plump’ it up, making the dog feel full on less nutrients.

Rather than feeding kibble that can be ‘hoovered’ up in seconds why not switch to raw meaty bones on alternate days (for a start anyway )? A chicken quarter or meaty shoulder roast will not only take much longer to eat, leaving your dog more satisfied, it will clean her teeth and gums too.

Both, baked or boiled chicken,carrots,broccoli,green beans, and small bit of cheese on the side as well as solid feed made with natural ingredients. and brush the teeth reg.

I feed both of my dogs Blue Buffalo I would also like to try Taste of the wild in the future also.

I don’t think it is unhealthy for her, or lacking in nutrients, but is made up of more grain fillers. As we all know dogs should eat meat which is protein. Just feed her a little less high protein dog food or whatever you feed the others, don’t leave food down for her at all times (lots water though) and it sounds like she is active so she should burn off her calorie intake. When she looks at you with those big eyes and you think she needs more food, stop yourself and get the ball out and play fetch…she will love you for it!!