Organic pet foods
Organic pet foods are starting to become a popular alternative as more people become more aware of the harmful effects of conventional farming practices. If we care enough about our pets, we will give them the same consideration we give ourselves and other family members. Statistics say humans live longer when we own a pet(s). So why not help them to live longer as well?
Why Go Organic?
The world is waking up to the fact that the fertilizers and pesticides used to increase the yield of crops is harmful to us. People are turning to organic foods as a way to stay away from chemically tainted foods.
Eating organic food reduces the onset of disease you can potentially get from non-organic food. They promote health and energy with having higher concentrations of vitamins.
Those who love their pets have now started thinking that it is unfair to give humanly inedible foods to their pets. When human beings themselves are turning away from conventionally grown foods, it is only fair to give those adorable darlings, the best organic foods.
Shocking News About Conventional Pet Foods
Most of the commercial pet foods contain waste from the human food industry, added hormones for boosting growth, preservatives for longer shelf-life, flavor-enhancers and coloring agents to make it attractive.
It is only common sense that pets that are fed this mixture of chemicals and waste on a daily basis become ill more frequently.
You will be shocked at the diseases caused by some of the common ingredients of commercial pet foods. Commons ones are skin allergies, obesity, diabetes, cancer and brain damage.
The alternative is to give them organic pet foods, which are free from chemicals. They are made from ingredients grown without fertilizers and pesticides. Natural fertilizers like compost and manure are used.
Advantages of Organic Foods
Organic pet foods help your pet in a number of ways.
- Eliminating allergies and skin disorders. This is particularly important when referencing dogs.
- It makes them more energetic and healthy. In the absence of chemicals, which make them fall sick often, pets appear happier as a result of eating organic foods. Without disease to decrease their energy levels, pets remain happy and full of life.
- Pets tend to eat less organic food than commercial food. Just the right amount of food along with adequate exercise helps your pet to maintain an ideal body weight. This eliminates obesity related ailments as well.
- Diets with commercial pet foods are found to cause acidity, bloating and other digestive disorders in pets. By giving them organic foods, these problems can be easily eliminated.
- Because organic pet foods are healthier for your pets, you will save on doctor visits and overall medical bills.
The High Cost of Organic Pet Foods
Organic food is more expensive due to the increased labor and decreased crop yield when growing.
There are ways to beat the high cost of organic products. A few of them are listed below.
- Buy in bulk.
- Grow and/or prepare your own organic pet foods at home.
- Pets eat less organic food compared to commercial food, which brings down the expense.
When buying organic foods for your pets, be sure you read all the ingredients on the label. If any of them are difficult to understand, call the manufacturer and ask for an explanation. He may just be trying to make a profit by selling his product as organic.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing ‘organic’ certificates to be placed on food packages after proper verification is made. They thoroughly check the growing and processing methods before issuing this certificate.
Their ‘organic’ certificate means that the product is at least 95% organic.
Whatever is good for you, is good for your pet. The reverse is also true.
Besides good company, pets also provide much warmth and happiness. It is only fair to give them the best.
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