The Benefits of Organic Pet Food

Many pet owners wonder whether or not to give their dogs organic pet food. When shopping for pet food for your dog, you've likely noticed that there are dozens of different brands, types of food and qualities from which to choose. While many owners simply opt to give their dog an inexpensive type of food, it's crucial that you consider the major effects that your pet's food will have on his overall health and quality of life. In this respect, there are a number of benefits to giving your dog organic pet food over standard foods.

Higher Quality Protein

Organic pet food is food that is made from only organic products. These products tend to be all natural and are not full of preservatives, growth hormones or other chemical additives. One of the major differences between organic pet food and a standard type of pet food is the quality of the protein sources in organic pet food. They are generally much better than those in regular pet food. Most dog foods contain a mixture of different protein sources, including:

  • turkey
  • chicken
  • lamb
  • beef
  • pork

When the quality of the meat in your pet's food is higher, the quality of the protein and other nutrients that your dog eats will be higher too.

Better Overall Nutrition

In addition to the improved quality of the protein sources of your dog's organic pet food, there are a number of other benefits to organic food that involve the nutrient content of the food itself as well. Your pet's food is where he gets all of the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to fuel his bodily functions and growth. Standard dog foods oftentimes have reduced nutrient levels. Organic foods, on the other hand, tend to retain their nutrients better while they're on the shelf. They also oftentimes have a better mixture of those nutrients from the outset, making it likely that your dog will experience an overall boost to his health from eating an organic diet.

Ease of Digestion

Organic dog foods are generally considered to be much easier to digest than standard dog foods. There are several reasons for this; first, organic dog foods are less likely to contain chemical additives like dyes, coloring agents and preservatives. These additives contribute little to the experience of eating the food for your dog and only pose a potential threat to his digestive system. Additionally, the higher quality ingredients in organic foods are better able to be processed by your dog's system as well.

Reduction of Allergies

A final benefit of organic dog food over standard dog food is that dogs are generally less likely to suffer from an allergic reaction to organic dog food. Many reactions are caused by those same chemical additives that make digestion difficult; without those additives in his organic food, your dog will be less likely to have a reaction that is negative.

 

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