Does Organic Matters?
More and more pet owners are interested in organic pet food and other innovative products related to organic such as organic pet accessories, organic grooming, organic pet collars!
This is fused by the recent pet food product recall by major vendors.
With many vendors entering the market with innovative pet food. We are beginning to ask ourselves the same question about what goes into the plate of our pets in our care. Read here for Dog Food Secrets.
So what is organic pet food?
Organic pet food is where the method of food production does no include any synthetic chemicals from farm to packaging. It is not just chemical-free testing but the rigorous process used by farmers in growing and handling their corps.
Studies have shown that on average organic food does contains more vitamins and minerals than non organic one. This is because the vegetables is growing in a more naturally nutrient-rich land.
To Organic or Veggie?
The market for natural and organic pet product is still in its infancy. But it is growing at a rapid rate of 60% every year.
In the market, there are two groups of communities. The organic communities who promote natural or organic products and the vegetarian. Yes, vegetarian for your pet and I will talk about this next time. (Be sure to bookmark my website on vegetarian for your pet)
So should you use organic product on your dog?
- Protect the Environment
Organic material can be beneficial to your pets. For example it is known some collars are treated with potentially toxic chemicals, and these should be avoided as possible. For alternative, use collar that is make from organic hemp. Hemp is one of the strongest fibers and growing hemp is easy and required less water to grow. So going organic is not just ensuring a healthy pet but also help the environment.
- Holistic Pet Care
Using natural shampoos, conditioners and grooming products may have beneficial outcomes for your dog, including healthy skin, a lustrous coat, and allergy and pest prevention. Many commercial products contain toxic, non-essential chemicals and can be harmful to your pets. So organic is ideal, natural is next best.
- Organic Food and Treats
The author of Dog Food Secrets, mentioned that most of the commercial dog food contains preservatives, deadly chemicals that have been banned from human foods. In fact the rule for advertising as “preservative-free” do in fact, contain preservatives because they don’t have to list preservatives that they themselves did not add. This can be from rendering plants before the meat is even send to the manufacturer. So going for a full organic meal for your pet might be the best way to go.
Organic Food are expensive
Begin able to afford a natural, organic diet for your pet all the time may be inappropriate for some people. But some is better than none. Or if you can try making your own home-made pet food. For more information, you may take a look at the website on Dog Food Secrets and browse for own home-made recipe.