subject: Changing Your Dog's Diet Can Add Years to Their Life [print this page] Author: Brent Harte
Far too often dogs are given food that really isn't good for them. Lots of the food on the shelves, which believe it or not includes a lot of top name brands, are made of animal by-products that come from diseased animals and other things that you wouldn't even consider to be "food". One way to help your Dog Digestive System is by feeding them foods that are good for them. Along with giving them a healthy diet you can add various supplements to fill in the wholes and give you dog just what it needs. A pup can really benefit from having a balanced diet. Even those fancy cans of dog food doesn't offer everything your pet needs. A great way to help your Dog Digestive System is by making homemade food for them. Try rice cooked in low sodium chicken broth, lean ground beef, and a little bit of fish oil. Instead of giving your dog milk bones or other prepackaged treats go for something in your fruit or vegetable draw. Oranges, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus all make healthy treats. Don't forget popcorn! Popcorn is a great treat to us in training as well as just an everyday pleasure. No matter what you feed your dog you're going to be missing some important vitamins and minerals. There are supplements on the market that you can purchase that will add them back into your pup's system. There are powders, capsules, and pressed tabs that all can offer the numerous perks to your pup's diet. Antioxidants, amino acids, probiotics and prebiotics, as well as fatty acids and a variety of other things can easily be added on a daily basis. Changing your dog's diet can add years to their life. Making just a few changes in what you feed your dog can be a huge impact in how healthy they are. Remember, the Dog Digestive System needs to be kept in shape just like a humans. The other supplements you add into their diet can help ward off diseases, keep their kidneys and heart healthy, as well as helping to keep their coat looking shiny and beautiful! Be sure to contact your vet before giving your animal various health supplements.About the Author:
