Is Organic Pet Food Better?
Most owners want to feed the “best” food to their pets so many people are turning to organic foods. Organic food sales for pets have grown three times the rate of human organic foods according to the Organic Trade Association. But just because it’s organic does that mean it's better for your pet?
There are many advantages to organic pet foods. They do not contain any preservatives, artificial flavorings or artificial colors. They do not contain any growth hormones or antibiotics. There are no fillers and they are often higher in antioxidants than commercial diets. All of these things make the foods more nutritious, more palatable and easier to digest. Many owners report that these diets seem to help boost the pet’s immunity and can even improve some allergies.
With all that being said however, there are no scientific studies or evidence that organic foods are more beneficial. A big disadvantage to organic pet foods is that they are considerably more expensive than regular commercial diets. They can also be hard to find on a regular basis.
Basically, what it all comes down to is that each individual pet owner needs to weigh the pros and cons of organic pet food and decide what is best for his pet and his wallet.
--Dr. Hinson
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Dr. Hinson is a mixed animal veterinarian in Tampa, FL and a regular contributor to Wag Reflex.
Mara on July 28, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I am one of those pet owners who has seen a positive impact of Newman's Own dog food/treats.
I decided a while back to cut out whites, wheats, glutens and corn from my own diet and noticed a huge change in my body. I feel better and people who know me say I look better too. That made me think of my dog, Mocha (a 3+yr Pom). I asked myself: If I'm changing this in my diet, what about hers? It motivated me to read every package in the store until I came upon Newman's Own. I found it to be THE only one that didn't have corn and corn syrup as the main ingredients!
From that day on, I decided she was worth paying a bit more and I'm so glad I did. Though it's probably not 'vet approved' I am pleased with her improved health, coat, teeth, attitude and energy levels! I've never fed her table scraps especially seeing what it did to a dog we had when I was a teen. The only "people food" she gets (and enjoys) is cauliflower, broccoli and fresh green beans (what her momma eats). I hope this change helps her be with me a very long time.
Ronald Baldwin on July 29, 2009 at 08:00 AM
What is so great about "natuaral" and "organic" Those classes include such substances as strychnine and ricin.
Cheryl Dermody on July 29, 2009 at 01:57 PM
The dog food I buy is not necessarily organic but it is expensive. I buy from the specialty pet stores in my area. The foods have made a great difference in my dogs' coats and skin. Dog chow is a lot less expensive but then I have to pay a lot more in vet bills.
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to have animals in the house is a great responsibility.Give them care like our own.By giving food and shelter surely we are giving the best care.moreover, i also get my dog a pet gate so he can move freely inside our house.:)
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The foods have made a great difference in my dogs' coats and skin. Dog chow is a lot less expensive but then I have to pay a lot more in vet bills.
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I always feed my dog a raw diet.
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Organic dog food does not have antibiotics, growth hormones or pesticides in it. Regular dog food does. Even though there aren't studies proving one way or the other if its healthier than normal dog food, I think any reasonable person can come up with the answer.
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Even if pet owners want to feed the best food for their pets, it doesn't mean it is easy to choose which one is best. After reading the latest pet food alert report, I really don't know who to trust anymore and the worst thing is that my dog died from devastating lung cancer at the age of 10 and his diet was principally composed by supposedly the highest in quality pet food on the market. So go figure.
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