Dog Food vs Human Food: Which Option is Better?

Human food

Dog owners who adhere to a diet made up of natural products often feed their pets with fresh meat, cottage cheese, vegetables, and other products they love and eat themselves. But supporters of natural nutrition often forget that animals are not humans.

First of all, most dogs don't need dietary diversity because of their digestion peculiarities: the more monotonous and familiar is the food, the better it will be absorbed.

Furthermore, the dog can't tell you that it lacks some vitamins or elements. So the owner must create a well-balanced diet that meets the animal's needs for essential nutrients. And it's a really complicated task because it's nearly impossible to accurately calculate the dose of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates necessary for a full-fledged life of a pet.

What's more important, due to a specific metabolism, dogs are unusually sensitive to various kinds of fertilizers, additives, and gene modifiers. So to keep your pet healthy on human food, it must be organic or farm-fresh.

There are 3 key rules for those who give preference to a natural diet:

1. Choose high-quality products that were grown only on natural fertilizers.
2. Provide your pet with a vitamin complex to ensure that it receives all the vital microelements.
3. Remember that a balanced diet requires your time and money, so make sure you have enough resources to adhere to it.

Dog food

Although a diet based on human food is popular, most dog owners and breeders prefer industrial dry food. There are several reasons for this:

1. Ease of feeding
2. A well-balanced diet

That is why dog food becomes the best solution in cases when the animal has some special dietary needs. For example, these could be:

• Food allergy
• Diseases of internal organs
• Obesity
• Impaired metabolism
• Pregnancy
• Puppy age

Almost every dry food line offers diets that perfectly suit animals with different needs. In addition, special additives in dogs food make fur shiny and bright, eliminating dandruff and brittle hair.

Despite all the benefits offered by dog food, there are some concerns as well. First of all, not all manufacturers produce quality food, so it becomes essential for owners to carefully read labels to know if the product they are going to buy is safe for their furry friend.

Secondly, the variety of products presented on store shelves makes it difficult to choose the most suitable option. In such a case, we always recommend consulting with a veterinarian, especially if your pet has some health issues.

Another important thing to mention is that regardless of the diet you choose for your dog, it’s essential to keep with it without mixing human food and dog food. Such mixtures can result in various health issues for your pet.

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