It’s hard to go down the pet aisle in the stores without seeing several brands of natural and all natural dog food. But are these terms hype or hope? It certainly seems like these days, our pets have more medical problems than ever before – from allergies to food intolerance to arthritis. I just don’t remember any of my dogs as I was growing up having any of these problems. Perhaps they did and we just didn’t notice, but dogs weren’t immediate members of the family like they are now – they were pets, that’s it, just pets.

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There are so many ‘categories’ of dog food out there. Premium dog food, super-premium, organic, holistic, all natural, …. So what should you feed your dog? Is a premium dog food good enough?

If money was of no issue, I myself would go for a holistic and organic dog food that is freeze-dried. I think that as far as food quality, this is the next best thing to a healthy, homemade dog food. But money is an issue for me. And with one 50lb dog and another 110lb dog (not to mention 2 cats and a bearded dragon) the amount of pet food that we go through is quite a lot.

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What exactly is a hypoallergenic dog food? Will it automatically cure all your dog’s food allergies? Although a good, quality food will not cure anything, it will help boost the immune system and keep your dog healthier.

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In 2007 healthy dogs and cats started dying. No one really knows how many pet needlessly died, but finally, there was a dog food recall. The killer was an non-food ingredient called melamine, that was used to cheaply boost protein in the dog food. This was definitely the largest recall affecting a large number of dog food labels, but there have been other dog food recalls before this one (possible problems caused from BHA preservative in 2003 and aflatoxin contamination in 2005). And there have been other dog food recalls since (salmonella from contaminated peanut butter in 2009).

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Which is better: organic dog food or all natural? Dog food comparisons can show what is different between the two types of dog food, but only your dog can determine which is best for them.

However, comparing organic and all natural dog foods is technically like comparing apples to oranges. When people think ‘all natural’, they automatically think ‘organic’ as well. But the terms are not interchangeable as far as dog food is concerned.

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There are a lot of dog food supplements to choose from and that’s because dogs of different breeds with different ages and levels of activity will not only prefer various types of food, but they will also need different types of food supplements. This is no surprise if you have any idea about the large variety of dog species. You can’t just choose your dog’s nutrients randomly. For example, a large big dog will need glucosamine sulfate for stronger bones and joints while an old dog with digestive problems can better benefit from some extra enzymes.

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In the event you care about your dog, which you know you do, then you should make everything humanly possible for him to dwell a long and happy life. So what you do, whether you walk the dog, feed your dog, bathe your pet and so forth, should be carried out contemplating his well-being and practically nothing more. Have you ever considered that the food you give your pet is not rich enough in vitamins? Well you should start considering supplying him some dog supplements.

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