A Difference You and Your Pet Can Appreciate

Dogs and cats are healthiest when they eat whole, natural foods: USDA-inspected chicken, turkey and lamb, fish, along with whole grain rice and barley, fresh fruits and vegetables, and Grade A dairy products.

Home Cooking

If you want to cook for your pet great recipes are available in Dr. Khalsa's The Natural Dog while this website's recipe of the month section will instruct you how to cook tasty home cooked meals for both felines and canines. Then again, if you want to purchase pre-made food for your cat or dog, there are important things to look for.

I. Pick Foods That Use Only High-Quality Dog and Cat Food Ingredients

It is important to understand that the pet food industry is the primary outlet for human by-products. There are many ingredients, commonly used in pet foods, that are downright frightening. Look for words like Chicken and Beef and do not purchase foods on which the labels say Chicken-by-products, and Chicken-by-product meal. Dr. Khalsa's The Natural Dog, explains in detail how to read a pet food label in order to make the wise choice.

II. Choose Foods That Use Whole Pet Food Ingredients That Are Nutrient Rich

The grain in its whole state includes nutritious protein, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. When pet food companies use fractionated grains, which do not include this balance of natural nutrition, your pet gets the short end of the stick.

III. Pick Brands That Use Controlled Cooking Methods to Preserve Natural Levels of Nutrients

Quality control and process management are critical in making a nutritious pet food.

IV. Pick Foods That Use No Artificial Preservatives, Colors or Additives

Your pet could care less about the color of the food. Sometimes the commonly used preservatives in poor quality pet foods are also carcinogens.