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Evolution of Dog Food &
Natural Dog Food Diet Topics

Before jumping into the evolution of dog food further down the page, here are Organic Pet Digest's food and treats topics...dog food

Best Natural Dog Foods On the Market
There are very few dog food brands that consistently create high-quality natural dog food that passes our Healthy Label Test with flying colors.  Click here to check out our recommendations.  

Natural Organic Dog Food vs. Most Commercial Dog Food
Natural organic dog food keys to finding the best brands, differences from commercial dog food, negative effects of harmful food elements and regulatory agencies involved.

Organic Puppy Food
Learn how the evolution of dog food suggests that you feed your puppy from birth through adulthood.

Transitioning to a Natural Dog Food Diet 
Introducing a natural dog food diet can create some alarming reactions in both your dog’s body and behavior. This is a good thing! We will help you understand and overcome the transition process.

How to Read a Dog Food Label
Step-by-step guide on how to read a dog food label, includingevolution of dog food how labels try to trick you, ingredients to avoid and more! You can also click here for a complete list of ingredients and their definitions.

Recall of Dog Food
The largest-ever recall of dog food was sparked on March 16, 2007, which sparked the organic dog food movement and the re-focus on the evolution of dog food. Learn what was wrong, which companies were involved, what the FDA is doing to help and what you should do.

Raw Natural Dog Food
Is raw natural dog food better than cooked food or organic store-bought dog food? Yes and no. Read why and learn the best raw food for dog health.

Raw Lamb Dog Food
Raw lamb dog food is a great red meat alternative to beef. Learn which store-bought brands are best and how to choose and prepare your own raw lamb.

Dog Food Prescription Diet
A dog food prescription diet, also called a “therapeutic” diet, is only available through your vet. It is used in conjunction with other holistic treatments for specific diseases or disorders.

Low Sodium Dog Food
A low sodium dog food may or may not be right for your dog, as it is not necessarily consistent with the evolution of dog food. Sodium can be very beneficial, so be sure a low sodium diet is right for your dog.

High Fiber Dog Food
High fiber dog food could be your answer for several health issues, such as obesity, constipation and high blood sugar.

Dog Organic Treat Choices
Confused by all of the dog organic treat choices? Use our quick checklist to find the right one for your dog.

Vegetarian Diet for Dogs
Is a vegetarian diet for dogs safe? How about vegan? Learn the best veggie diet for your dog to ensure peak health.

Dog Dietary Supplements
Dog dietary supplementsevolution of dog food should be an essential part of your dog's diet. Learn why, which supplements are best and what specific ailments especially apply. You can also click here for details about 3 of the most common supplements: calcium, oil and fat and vitamins.

Homemade Dog Food Recipes
Homemade dog food recipes broken down by category along with general feeding guidelines.

Evolution of Dog Food

The evolution of dog food has taken a giant leap forward in the last several years through the reemergence of the natural dog food diet. Before moving on to the specific dog food and treat topics at the bottom of this page, consider this:

Until recently, most veterinary schools have incorrectly taught the following:

“Advise your clients to feed their pets a
reputable commercial pet food and to stay away
from table scraps.”

Evolution of Dog Food
As far as basic body systems go, exactly how different are you from your dog?

  • Do you digest food differently?
  • Does your heart circulate blood through your body differently?
  • Do you breathe differently or does your blood get oxygenated differently?
  • Is your immune system more or less important?

To summarize:

Does “eating healthy” carry a different meaning for you than it does for your dog?

Nope!

To contradict the old advice:

"Do NOT feed your dog any old ‘reputable’ commercial pet food and don’t necessarily shy away from ‘people food’.”

Your dog is a direct descendant of wolves, who thrived for thousands of years on a natural dog food diet without human interaction. They are innately able to regulate their own diet and are the grandfathers of the evolution of dog food. Let’s think about what wolves eat and why:

Evolution of Dog Food

  • They are hunters and as a result eat primarily raw animal meat. Along with the meat, they invariably ingest organs, blood, bone and even hair.
  • They ingest grain and vegetable material from the digestive tracks of their herbivorous prey.
  • Their stomach has ten times more hydrochloric acid than humans.
  • They have a much shorter small intestine than we do, so digesting food has a shorter transition time which avoids bacterial infection.
  • They are known to instinctively eat certain plants and grasses that have healing properties (see herbal medicine for dog care for more on this).

So the more succinct advice should be:

“Feed your dog the way they have evolved to eat
through a natural dog food diet.”


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