«This kind of diet cuts out most, if not all, of the problematic ingredients found in
conventional dog food.
Therefore, the best thing most of us can do is to choose a good,
conventional dog food brand from the beginning.
Some puppies have trouble digesting the wheat fillers in
conventional dog food since they aggravate existing food allergies and sensitivities.
Compare to
conventional dog foods which are either typically low in protein (and high in carbohydrate) or use inappropriate plant protein concentrates to elevate their protein claims.
Compare to
conventional dog foods which often contain very little meat, and seldom from the human consumption chain.
Entirely free of the pea or potato protein concentrates common in today's
conventional dog foods, ACANA derives its rich protein content from premium animal ingredients (not plants), supporting lean muscle mass and nourishing your dog according to his evolutionary needs.
Unlike
conventional dog foods, ACANA's rich meat and WholePrey ™ inclusions deliver essential nutrients naturally, eliminating the need for long lists of additives and supplements.
That's why ACANA features a diversity of free - run chicken, whole eggs and whole fish, all in richly nourishing WholePrey ™ ratios of meat, organs and cartilage that mimic the natural diet, eliminating the long lists of synthetic additives in
conventional dog foods.
Before
conventional dog food, your dog's ancestors relied on their instincts and hunting capabilities to capture raw, protein - rich food.
Many
conventional dog foods are made with low - grade ingredients like corn, grains, soy, and damaged fats that will leave your dog feeling fatigued and unable to put on the «right» kind of weight.
Not exact matches
Dogs and cats can become addicted to harmful additives such as preservatives in
conventional pet
foods, setting up a cascade of fussiness, brand exclusivity and deteriorating health.
Experts are warning
dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat - based diets (RMBDs), instead of the more
conventional dry or canned pet
foods.
However, research from the University of California Davis says homemade
dog food may be worse than
conventional as «it's almost never nutritionally complete.»
This is a far more natural
food concept and combined with a complete lack of any low quality or controversial ingredients is the reason this
food is placed in a class above the more
conventional form dry
dog foods.
Prescription
dog foods are only available through a veterinarian much like any other
conventional prescription therapy.
Conventional veterinarians also like to recommend expensive prescription
dog foods for allergies.
Inspired by a natural diet of whole prey animals, ORIJEN features unmatched and unique inclusions of fresh meats that mirror the evolutionary diet of
dogs and cats — excluding high - glycemic carbohydrates, vegetable proteins and the long lists of synthetic supplements found in
conventional foods.
While
dogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates,
conventional senior
foods still contain large amounts of high - glycemic carbohydrates such as potato and tapioca, which are often cited as a leading cause of obesity and diabetes.
While
dogs (and puppies) have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrates,
conventional puppy
foods still contain large amounts of high - glycemic carbohydrates such as potato and tapioca, which are often cited as a leading cause of obesity and diabetes.
Unique compared to
conventional foods, ACANA delivers more calories from protein and fat and fewer calories from carbohydrates, reducing the risk of obesity and promoting your
dog's peak health.
The reason for choosing such diets vary widely and may include fears due to pet
food recalls in recent years, picky appetites of
dogs and cats refusing to eat
conventional commercially available diets, ethical beliefs, hot topics in human nutrition and medical necessity.
As a 26 - year veteran of the natural pet
food business, Anthony Bennie, founder and chief nutrition officer at Clear Conscience Pet, admits that he has come to reject the
conventional wisdom that prevails in the pet industry with regard to
food, treats and chews for older
dogs.
Experts are warning
dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets raw meat - based diets (RMBDs), instead of the more
conventional dry or canned pet
foods.
Dr. Michel Selmer offers
Conventional Western Veterinary Medicine, Holistic Veterinary Medicine, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine including Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Therapy,
Food Therapy, Tui - Na and Integrative Medicaland Wellness Care for
Dogs and Cats.
In fact, the
dog food industry is so loosely regulated that even
conventional and holistic veterinarians have a tough time figuring out what to feed their own pets...
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The White Paper also covers the history of commercial pet
foods, and explains how
conventional dog and cat
foods came to be and why they continue to use commodity ingredients and produce carbohydrate based
foods.
Bryan Nieman, brand director for Fromm Family
Foods, a Mequon, Wis. - based artisan pet
food company that manufactures dry and canned
foods and treats for
dogs and cats, also stresses the importance of scrutinizing ingredients, especially in light of the consumer perception that grain - free options are inherently better than more
conventional choices.
One thing differentiating many manufacturers of natural
dog foods from their
conventional counterparts — aside from their products, of course — is their personal connection to what they do.
Unfortunately, most widely available pet
foods and even many of the brands
conventional vets recommend do not contain clean, inspected ingredients, nor are they biologically balanced for your domesticated carnivore (cat) and scavenging carnivore (
dog).