A lot of people would love to feed their beloved pets healthy food alternatives but fail to do so due to its high price. What these pet owners do not realize is that an all natural and holistic pet food will actually save them money in the long run. How is it cheaper at $1.20 a pound? It is possible because you feed pets much less food (roughly 20% to 40% less) simply because the food is an all natural pet product with absolutely no fillers and by-products.
You also save a lot by avoiding unnecessary vet visits and the use of harmful synthetic medications to fix your pets’ allergies (the #1 reason pets go to the vet’s office) and immune disorders (which can lead to chronic and serious conditions).
Feeding all natural pet foods greatly reduces premature aging in our pets which is usually associated with poor nutrition. A number of degenerative diseases, such as cancer, kidney disease, heart disease, and even diabetes have been discovered to either be hurried or slowed by what is eaten. The exact same benefits that a properly put-together home-made diet will provide for your pet and more!
Scientists have proven that as pets and owners eat unhealthy and enormous amounts of food, they age much faster. At the same time, they are more prone to diseases and consequently, higher vet and doctor bills. So why hasn’t the vet changed my pet’s diet yet? This is because vets receive little education on pet nutrition while in school. Plus, many vets make a lot of money by offering the commercial pet foods.
Just like humans, pets are susceptible to a variety of diseases and illnesses because of a weakened immune system caused by poor nutrition and pesticides, some of which are permanent. These issues can be avoided with natural pet products. To give an example, pets are more susceptible to the following conditions by a weakened immune system:
· Parasites (e.g. fleas, mange) 
· Cancer & leukemia (in cats)
· Frequent colds or flu
· Recurrent bacterial infections & viruses
· Fungal disease
· Slow wound healing
· Frequent injury
· Allergies
· Respiratory inflammations
· Diabetes
· Aging dogs and cats
· Frequent vet visits for minor ailments
Pet owners now understand that treating their pet’s current illness is not the only way to deal with an animal’s health condition. Preventative care is critical for animals, just as it is for humans. Not only the proper pet grooming supplies are needed to properly care for your pet, observe the animal and distinguish between normal behavior and abnormal behavior. Pets reflect the emotions of their owners and the kind of environment they live in. Feelings like fear, anxiety, worry or depression can lead to disease because they deplete the body of its natural vitality and thereby compromising the immune system. What an animal eats and the amount of chemicals used, along with the peace of his environment forms the foundation of his overall well-being. By feeding all natural foods and using natural pet products, you are boosting your pet’s natural immune defenses, improving its health, increasing its athletic performance, and adding years to its life.
This is exactly why I cook for my pet. It’s funny how the same people who made jokes about my practice are considering supplementing their pets’ diet of packaged food with the same quality of food that they would eat themselves. There is no doubt that the FDA is a lot more stringent in guarding the quality of our own food supply than corporations are in guarding the quality of the food we give to our pets.