{"id":1078185,"date":"2022-01-18T16:34:45","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T16:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petmania.ie\/?p=1078185"},"modified":"2023-03-07T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T12:22:25","slug":"what-is-natural-dog-food-is-it-suitable-for-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petmania.ie\/what-is-natural-dog-food-is-it-suitable-for-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Natural Dog Food & Is It Suitable For My Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to choosing food, every dog owner wants the best for their four legged friend. It can often be overwhelming trying to find the right dog food, especially if your dog has varying nutritional needs. Researching different ingredients and reading lots of labels can become a formidable task, so how do you find the right option?<\/h5>\n

Natural dog food has seen a surge in popularity over the recent years, with added health benefits such a shinier coat, increased energy levels, and a healthy digestive system. But, what exactly is \u2018natural\u2019 dog food, and is right for your dog?<\/p>\n

Here, we take a look at the definition of \u2018natural\u2019 food, the health benefits, and our top recommendations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What is \u2018natural\u2019 dog food?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2018Natural\u2019 dog food can be described as food in which its ingredients is derived from plant, animal, or naturally occurring materials. Some ingredients included are animal protein (fish, duck, chicken, beef), wholegrains (barley, rice) vegetables (carrots, potatoes), and herbs (chicory, rosemary.)<\/p>\n

Natural dog food is free from artificial flavours\/colouring, preservatives, additives, and synthesised vitamins or minerals. Often food that is labelled as natural will include a disclaimer affirming that there are added vitamins or minerals that are required in order for the product to be a complete and balanced diet.<\/p>\n

Natural dog food that is also labelled as \u201cgrain-free<\/a>\u201d is created without corn, wheat, soy, rice, oats and buckwheat, which are all ingredients that can cause food sensitivities in dogs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of natural dog food?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Healthy natural dog food will\u00a0<\/strong>cover all nutritional needs for your pet in all life stages. Good nutrition can provide adequate support for your dog to ensure he is happy and healthy.<\/p>\n

The benefits of a healthy, natural dog food diet incude:<\/p>\n