Keep your Dog Happy With Organic Dog Food
September 25, 2015
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It’s safe to say that Westerners are crazy about their dogs
and that the pet industry is easily a billion dollar industry in the US
alone. Everyone wants the best in
bedding, clothes and toys for their special dog or dogs. Many have even turned to feeding “Fido”
organic dog food, often available only at specialized shops or over the Internet. Nevertheless, organic dog food is big
business and many dog owners swear by it.
Believe it or not, manufacturers can get certain types of
their dog food certified by certifying bodies as being Certified Organic. There are organic dog foods containing
organic beef, organic chicken and purely organically-grown grains, often supplemented
with vegetable extracts that are all organic, as well as vitamins and minerals. The cost is higher than for regular dog food;
however, many dog owners will gladly pay the extra price.
A typical organic dog food begins with beef that has been
produced using strict organic guidelines, including that the cattle be raised
without exposure to synthetic fertilizers, growth hormones, antibiotics or other
chemical substances. The cattle must
graze on organically-created pastures with a diet producing the leanest beef
possible and beef that is high in omega 3 and omega 6 oils, linoleic acid,
vitamin E and beta carotenes.
For optimal sources of fiber, organic dog food adds organic
vegetables in ways that maintain their high vitamin levels. Some vegetables in organic dog food include
carrots, red beets and broccoli. Herbs
that provide an antioxidant effect include organic thyme, oregano and rosemary,
all of which have healthful properties in dogs.
Because dogs need essential fatty acids, organic dog food provides
organic sources of linoleic acid and linolenic acids.
These essential fatty acids are important in handling lipid
soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K; in addition, they help metabolize
cholesterol in the pet. Organic sources
of these fatty acids include cold-processed canola oil, sunflower oil and
organic vegetables and seeds. Organic
flax oil contains omega 3 fatty acids for a shiny skin and coat.
One of the least recognizable types of fatty acids in
organic food is the omega 9 fatty acid category, which consists of stearic and
oleic acids. These help stabilize the flavor, texture and aroma of dog food and
are derived from cold-pressed sunflower oil.
Cold processing makes this oil a good antioxidant for dogs.
Some estimates say that up to 20 percent of all dogs suffer
from some type of allergy and its believed that food sensitivity accounts for a
third of all allergies. Organic dog food, because it complies with strict food safety
and production methods, is believed to be hypoallergenic to dogs. Some dog food companies routinely test their
products for allergens and, because they carefully trace their ingredients,
there is a decreased chance of dog food allergens.
Most organic dog food avoids being allergenic by keeping
common allergens, including cord, soybeans, wheat, meat by-products,milk
by-products, artificial flavors, chemical preservatives and artificial
colorants, out of the product. As a
preservative,many manufacturers use bee propolis to preserve the product; this
is a naturally occurring substance that is low in allergenic potential.
Organic dog food is extremely healthy and safe for dogs and,
in some cases, it may be worth the extra cost to the owner. The dog will likely love the food and it will
probably have an impact on his or her overall health in the long run.
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