Lots of wheat gluten and other proteins are routinely added to dog food. Wheat free dog food is less common, because the majority of large-scale pet food manufacturers do not cater enough to the health needs of pets, especially those puppies or adult canines that might be allergic to wheat.

But just as humans are often allergic to wheat, the same is true for dogs. So these days many pet food companies are beginning to recognize the need for more dietary restrictions, as they respond to consumer demand for products such as wheat free dog food. If you shop carefully – especially in better pet stores or in places like health food grocery stores that have a pet food aisle – you can find plenty of wheat free food for you dog. And if you are not near a store that has that kind of product – which is the situation for many people who live in small towns or rural communities – then you can even order dog food that doesn’t contain wheat over the Internet. The delivery truck or post office will bring it right to your doorstep.

The most alarming cases of pet food problems are, of course, those that upset pet owners across the USA last year when it was discovered that dogs were dying from tainted pet food imported from China. These toxic foods were contaminated with melamine, a chemical sometimes used in industrial products as a binder or thickening agent. The melamine-tainted food is banned, and hopefully it will never return. But pet owners who are still concerned that imported dog food might once again slip through inspections and harm their dogs can buy brands that stick to a higher standard. Many companies now offer organic dog food, wheat free dog food, and gluten-free dog food, plus specially blended foods that are rich in nutrients and vitamins that growing puppies and older dogs both need.

Keep your dog safe and healthy by shopping for dog food that is made to the highest possible health standards. To find out what brands are the top rated and offer the most nutrition per meal, just ask your local vet for some brand name recommendations. You can be sure that whatever he or she feeds his or her own pets is a good choice for you and your furry friend.

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I do not advocate for commercially prepared dried pet food diet even if it is premium quality. From the pet food recall incident, we know that dogs today get sick from cancer, diheabetes, liver and kidney diseases at a young age and most died suffering from the onset of the illness. The pet food recall event has confirmed my thoughts that a pet diet does contribute and play a major role in their health condition today.

Today, we cannot ignore the fact that commercially prepared food is a cause of these recent pet health issues. Cooking for your pet seems like the best choice today with the pet food recall incident. If you are unable to provide for homemade dog food, here are my suggestions on selecting a commercially prepared dog food and doing the best you can with choices you can make in minimizing long term health risks.

1) Select from specialty shop like your local pet shop rather then buy from supermarket. This option is most convenient for busy a busy pet owner. However, much consideration must be placed into selecting premium dog foods to ensure quality food source goes into preparing the food.

2) Read the labels of any food you buy. Avoid products containing unnamed animal and vegetable byproducts, wheat gluten and rice protein.

3) Check the FDA website regularly to see if the pet food brand choice you select is in the recall list.

4) Select brands that have meat sources listed as first two ingredients in the list. Look out for words like human-grade food source or organic. Avoid brands that list grains as their main source of protein, meat meals and by-products, dyes, artificial preservatives like BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin and propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is known to cause bloat and anemia in dogs.

5) Do your research on dog food brands that you are feeding. Talk to dog owners who purchase the same brand as you and observe if their dogs are healthy and coat is looking good.

6) Choose premium brands from specialty store and perform some basic research on the source of meats and food source of the brand you choose.

7) Consider cooking and making a little extra fresh foods for in their daily meal and let this little extra be about 30% of your pet diet. Very simply, just include in your dog food some cooked meats with pulp vegetables and eggs instead of just dried food or canned foods. This will not throw the diet out of balance and your dog will have a more palatable and healthier meals.

Add enzymes to their meals. Most commercially prepared foods do not contain sufficient enzymes which is responsible for breaking down the food properly. Purchase enzymes supplement or you can give your pet fresh raw foods daily as there are enzymes and essential nutrients in fresh fruits and berries (just a little portion a day (AVOID all citrus fruits, avocados, grapes and raisins). Feed your dog raw fruits (at least 4 hours apart) separately from their main meal for better absorption of the nutrients.

Canned Dog Food Vs Home Cooked Meats

I found that most canned dog food usually contain some preservatives and/or salt. Though some preservatives are natural, but we have to ask ourselves. If eating canned food daily is not a good for us humans, logically, it is unhealthy for your dog as well. Canned food is a very convenient option and can be used occasionally when you are in a rush or your dog is in boarding. But on a regular basis, avoid giving your dog canned food everyday.

If you would like to make their meals more palatable, cook a pot of minced/chopped meats with olive oil, add some minced vegetables and eggs. Freeze up to a week worth of cooked food and defreeze as and when you need for mixing with your pet commercially produced food. It will save you daily preparation time if you do in bulk but most importantly, you have prepared a healthier option for your dog. It is also a cheaper option compared to some premium canned food.

Above All, Seek medical advice if your pet exhibits symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, lethargy, and/or vomiting as this could be signs of organ failures which could be fatal.

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Is Life's Abundance Dog Food the nutritional solution for your dog? Well, if you can, I always recommend preparing home-cooked meals for your dog. It's really the only way you know what's going into their body. My wife makes all our bread and pasta because she knows what she puts into it. But lets face it. We don't have time to cook everyday for ourselves or our pets. We have to rely on processed foods from time to time. So what about Life's Abundance?

What About The Taste?

No matter how Life's Abundance dog food is, if your dog doesn't like, he or she just won't eat it. According to some reports, dogs seem to love the taste. You can visit our site to learn how to get trials and coupons. Or maybe your pet store offers sample packs. Buying a big bag could be a waste if your dog doesn't like it so be sure to try it out first if you can.

What About the Ingredients?

Life's Abundance dog food uses human quality food. A lot of commercial dog food uses meat by-products, which is essentially everything but the meat. Sadly, pet food is often made of the rejects from plants that process foods for humans. Life's Abundance does not do this.

Is It Safe?

Remember the dreaded pet food recall a while back. You will be happy to know that LA was not on that list.

What About The Protein and Carbs?

A lot of dog food uses corn and wheat as fillers and there is very little real meat protein. Life's Abundance does not use corn and wheat. Rather, there is real meat protein from real meat, not meat by-products.

The downside of Life's Abundance Dog Food is the price. It is more expensive than other brands. However, a healthier dog is happier, has more energy and visits the vet less. So it could all equal out in the end. This brand is a safe choice as far as commercial dog food is concerned.

Home Cooked Food vs Processed Commercial Food

Having said everything above, I would like to point out that processed commercial dog food is what it is. It's still not natural and home-cooked. Anything closer to the raw side of the raw-processed continuum is healthier and safer. Though I think it's safe to say that there are some processed commercial dog foods that are much better than others. Life's Abundance falls in the "safer" and "healthier" categories.

However, when you can, it is always advisable to prepare your dog's food on your own. It's easy and not so time-consuming and we offer recipes you can use.

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