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