| Once you start to make your own dog food, you're | | | | meals once your start to make your own dog food. |
| always be aware of the ingredients that are contained | | | | Vitamins are a significant component in the pet's |
| in the meals you're putting down for your furry friend. | | | | dietary plan. Make sure that if you prepare food it |
| Compared to meals from home cooked dog food | | | | contains ingredients that are full of vitamins such as |
| recipes which comprise of all-natural ingredients, | | | | Folic Acid, Niacin, Vitamins A, E, K, B12, Niacin and Folic |
| commercially purchased pet meals and treats often | | | | Acid; and minerals such as iron, potassium, sodium, and |
| lack the full complement of minerals and vitamins | | | | calcium - to mention a few. Imbalances in these all |
| needed by your pet. | | | | important minerals and vitamins could cause serious |
| These meals are often over-flowing with chemical | | | | health problems to your family pet. |
| preservatives, and might even incorporate harmful | | | | A deficiency of Vitamin A for instance could lead on |
| by-products and food colouring - in high doses, these | | | | to a weak immune system, eyesight problems and |
| might cost your pet, her live. | | | | weight loss, while insufficient Vitamin B12 may lead to |
| As dogs are by nature carnivorous, recipes for home | | | | loss of appetite, anaemia, and changes to the bone |
| made dog food are normally made up of various | | | | marrow. In addition, a deficiency in the necessary |
| meats. This allows the puppy all the necessary protein, | | | | minerals might lead on to convulsions, muscle |
| which if insufficient, could cause a weak immune | | | | weakness, paralysis, tissue damage and weight-loss. |
| system, ear problems and chronic skin, aggression, | | | | With all that in mind, it can be more advantageous for |
| excessive shedding, and diarrhoea or vomiting. | | | | you and your four legged friend, to make your own |
| Offer your pet quality meats such as lamb, beef, or | | | | dog food. It might take up a bit more of your time, but |
| chicken, which may be mixed in with an assortment of | | | | that will be well worth the affection you'll get from your |
| vegetables and other nutrient-filled foods in a variety of | | | | pet. |