(and indeed ourselves), in fact they are not. They are simply what we've gotten used to in the last few decades. But nothing we can produce commercially ever can rival those mysteriously complex foods manufactured for eons by nature itself."
Thought provoking, huh? In the beginning, I blogged Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers, and explained what I want to accomplish: feed better dog food through my own reading & research. My sister at dogzoomies owns a thoughtfully edited collection of dog books on health, nutrition and holistic care and I hope she blogs about it in the future. A friend at Marley's Adventures recently blogged that she is reading up on dog health and nutrition too. I believe there are many more like us - informed dog owners - who care about our dog's health like we care about our own.
If you haven't already read my post about home-prepared cooked dog food, please take a look! Just wanted to share another perspective, option in the wide world of dog food. Also came across a website by Dr. Andrew Weil (world-renowned leader and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine for humans) where he responded to questions about raw and home cooked food for pets (3, 4). I agree and disagree with his answers. Here's what I take away from it: Keep doing what you're doing (reading & researching). Trust your instincts. Pay attention to your dog and his health. Mix it up and don't rely on one method or opinion. Enjoy the links below!
Resources:
(1) The Whole(istic) Truth About Pet Food by Christie Keith
(2) Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (3rd edt) by Richard Pitcairn, DVM
(3) Home Cooking for Pets? by Dr. Andrew Weil
(4) Raw Food Doggie Diet? by Dr. Andrew Weil
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