Natural Dog Food - The Healthy Alternative

According to the old adage, a dog is a man's best friend. For most people, a dog is not just a pet, but a full fledged member of the family. Because of this, you want only the best for your canine friend. However, with so many dog food products available, it is sometimes hard to find food that is the most nutritious and healthy for the dog.

In recent years, natural dog food has become very popular alternative to commercial dog food, with pet owners and consumers. At the western veterinary conference in 1994, a panel of experts concluded that antioxidants are essential to a dog's well being, and are lacking in most commercially available dog food. They work essentially the same way in dogs as they do in humans, preventing dangerous molecules known as free radicals from damaging cells and causing certain forms of cancers and heart conditions. The can also weaken and dame your dog's immune system and accelerate aging.

Natural, or organic, dog foods are replete with antioxidants plus Vitamin B, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E thanks to the natural contents and the avoidance of processing methods. This food is also virtually free of the pollutants found in commercial dog food

Substantive benefits to feeding your dog natural dog food can usually be seen in a short space of time. Your dog will typically look a lot healthier, with a shinier thicker coat, sparkling eyes and healthier teeth and gums. Your dog will also have more energy, and will be happier too with the improved taste and texture of organic dog foods.

There is a large selection of natural dog food available, just like commercial dog food. Natural dog food is available in standard meals, doggie treats, and even gourmet lunch boxes for outing with your pet. Merrick pet foods, a family owned company, produces Merrick dog food. Merrick uses all natural ingredients in their pet food. There are none of the preservatives or artificial additives usually found in commercial dog food.

All of their natural and organic ingredients come from USDA approved sources, and they make canned wet food as well as dry food in a whole host of tastes and flavors, so you're guaranteed to find the right food for dog.

Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, and Merrick Pet Foods has set out to prove it with a wide variety of excellent products. Merrick dog food uses only natural and organic ingredients from USDA-approved suppliers, and their products are full of antioxidants and vitamins. There are no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Plus, these nutrients are found only in natural dog food and organic dog food, not in commercial varieties. So, if you want your family friend to experience a full, healthy, energetic life, a shiny coat, alert eyes, and healthy teeth, Merrick products are a superb way to show your love.

-Melinda Smith