 Distinctive Dog believes that nutrition is an important factor to the health of dogs, and all animals. Most dog owners select one dog food that will be provided for the life of the dog. Many of these foods contain high levels of cereal grains and other carbohydrates. Meat sources are primarily refined or by-product grade material and the foods are often laced with preservatives and flavor enhancers to enhance shelf-life and palatability.
Many factors affect health problems in animals. Veterinarians have identified a number of illnesses possibly associated with commercial dog food diets.
- Chronic digestive problems including chronic vomiting, diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel disease. Often these are a result of allergies or intolerance to ingredients in the food.
- Urinary tract disease and bladder stones.
- Growth and joint problems associated with high calorie and calcium foods fed to puppies.
Natural, high-protein gourmet dog treats can help supplement the carbohydrate-rich diets available through commercial dog food. Distinctive Dog recommends you read food labels and select brands that do not contain “meal” products or an abundance of fillers. Use quality dog treats to reward your dog and to provide variety to the diet. |
