Its always interesting to see what people feed their dogs, and why.
In my experience, there are 6 reasons people choose a particular food for their dog.
Let’s call them CHOW CHOICES.
CHOW CHOICE #1: AND WE LIKED IT THAT WAY
These owners recall that, back in the day, there were one or two brands of dog chow, that’s what you gave your dog, and damn it, that’s what they ate. If it was good enough then, its good enough now. End of story. That would be the same era that prepared a jello mold and called it a salad.
CHOW CHOICE #2: IF IT LOOKS GOOD, IT MUST BE GOOD
This school of thought dictates that food in colorful pea, carrot, and beef shapes appears to meet those nagging food pyramid parameters. Plus, Rachael Ray and Chef Michael can’t be wrong, can they? In fact, the brands typically available in grocery stores are not the best nutrition for your dog.
CHOW CHOICE #3: FOOD WITH NAMES THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO PRONOUNCE
Think Häagen-Dazs. If you don’t know how to say Eukenuba or Iams, its obviously an elite food and worth the price. NOT!
CHOW CHOICE #4: TOXIC PEOPLE FOOD A
This is the belief that dogs must NEVER be given human food, since dog food is for dogs and people food is…. you get the drift. Now we know better, that there is nothing wrong and everything right about giving dogs fresh vegetables, plain chicken breast, ground beef and other whole foods.
CHOW
CHOICE #5: TOXIC PEOPLE FOOD B
The opposite of TOXIC PEOPLE FOOD A. This could also be called DISHWASHER PRE-CLEANING, because the dog is fed the leftovers from the human’s dinner table. We’re talking lasagne, tuna casserole, pork and beans. Hey, why waste it when its cheaper than packaged dog food, and Bailey obviously loves it!? Well, Bailey eats mulch and lint, too, but they don’t meet his species’ nutritional needs either.
CHOW CHOICE #6: DOGS ARE CONSUMERS TOO
We research the details of the cars, appliances, and furnaces we buy. We check out the reviews of restaurants, plumbers, and salons. Doesn’t it make sense that if a dog food makes it onto the annual Whole Dog Journal list, it’s okay to feed to your best friend?
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