Hey, Happy Wednesday! Most dog parents will be familiar
with the feeling of being watched. It usually occurs while eating — a sense of two (or more) eyes keenly trained on you and your plate. We know not to feed our dogs certain scraps from our meals, and that a human diet isn’t a complete and balanced canine diet (let’s be honest, it’s not always complete and balanced for humans). But when you cook food for your family most days, you might think: “Why don’t I cook food for my dog?” It’s a logical thought, right? It might be cheaper. You know what the ingredients are and where they come from. It’s an option many people choose. But then, will it give your dog all the nutrients they need? Do you have time to make it? Will it actually save you money? Well, we’ve put together this article to give you as much information as possible.
It should answer any questions you have about making dog food at home — and help you decide if it’s something worth trying. Personally, I don’t do it other than in an emergency — say, for some reason, our regular dog food isn’t to hand — and even then it’s one or two meals max. It’s too time-consuming for me and I like a simple life. But if you think it’s for you, please make sure you read the article and do it properly. For your dog’s sake.
Until next time, Andrew Editor
The Dog Food Advisor
Saving Good Dogs From Bad Dog Food
Related to the above article, with a few exceptions, the first ingredient in any good dog food is meat. High-quality meat is a fantastic source of protein and amino acids vital to a dog’s health. However, obviously, there’s more than one kind of meat. So, which are best for your
dog? What qualities does each meat possess? We asked board-certified nutritionist Sally Perea, DVM, MS, DACVIM, who
works with 5-star-rated fresh dog food company Nom Nom, to list the nutritional benefits of some of the most commonly used meats. You can read what she says in this article: What Are the Best Meats for Your Dog? It’s a valuable and interesting read — and also highlights why we believe in diet rotation. If you want your dog to gain from each meat’s nutritional
strengths, feed them different meats. Also, if you want to try Nom Nom, you can get 50% off and free shipping with your first order by clicking this link.
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