Deadly dog food? That is what has been reported in the news. Dogs and cats have become sick and died because of poisons in the commercial dog food they have been fed. Theses shocking news reports have prompted dog owners everywhere to ask: Is my dog food dangerous?

What do we know about commercial brands of dog food? We know labels are confusing and hard to understand. Reportedly there has been an effort by the grocery industry, food processors and pet food manufacturers to keep these labels as misleading as possible. It is nearly impossible to find out if your dog food is dangerous.

Chemicals used to euthanize dogs and cats are frequently found in commercial brands of dog food. How is that possible? Believe it or not, animal control centers send their dead animals to rendering plants that turn them into meat meal that is put in commercial dog food. The toxins from these dead dogs and cats is in your dog's food.

On the other side of this equation is the fact that dogs fed a well-balanced diet of healthy, natural homemade dog food are actually reportedly living longer. With proper exercise and care, up to 8 years longer! Is making your own homemade dog food a viable option?

Dog lovers that have been making natural homemade dog food say it is not difficult at all. Often they will make a week's supply at one time and freeze it. There are several good sources for recipes, both in books and on line.

Sadly, it is possible to love your dog to death with too much of the wrong foods. One veterinarian stated that overweight dogs are at increased risk for all sorts of various physical ailments. You can control your pet's caloric intake by making natural homemade dog food that is the proper balance of the essential food groups.

Quit wondering if your dog food is dangerous. When you make healthy homemade dog food, you know your pet is getting the best diet she can get. She will love you for life.