Homemade dogfood just seems like the perfect all around solution to me, when you consider what Dr Michael Dym, DVM, has to say about pet health: “Over the past 40 years and 17 generations of dogs and cats, we are seeing tremendous increases in chronic ill health in our pets that was rare back in the early 1960’s … The two biggest factors in our pets’ population health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin filled commercial pet foods.”

It is a well known fact that many commercial pet foods contain artificial ingredients which cause allergic reactions in many pets. Your pet’s itching, vomiting or diarrhea may well be caused by the histamine released by his immune system as a result of food allergy. Propylene glycol is often used in moist pet foods as a preservative to keep them fresh, but it has been linked to anemia and bloat.

Dr Dym also stresses that “Preservatives & other chemical additives may also cause cancer. Natural diets improve pet allergies, arthritis, diabetes, chronic vomiting & diarrhea.” Another reason why healthy dog food you make at home is bound to be healthier for your pet than a bowlful of artificial ingredients. Add to that the fact that you won’t need a degree in chemistry to be clear about what you are putting in your pet’s body. There is something to be said for transparency.

And finally, poor quality pet food laden with unnatural ingredients will leave your pet defenseless if he ever has to fight disease, as he will not be able to produce enough antibodies to defend himself. Besides, a healthy, nutritious diet which meets all of your dog’s nutritional needs is the best way to prevent disease in the first place.

Just like people, dogs are omnivores. A variety of foods will be needed to meet their dietary needs and ensure optimum health. The best homemade dogfood will include protein, carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals in the right amounts. Basically, meat and vegetables, plus some supplements.

We will be taking a look at the requirements of a healthy canine diet. If you dog suffers from any illness or condition, please consult with your vet to customize an appropriate diet to meet his needs. Next, we’ll examine the role high protein dog food plays in a healthy canine diet.

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