Have you ever wondered what you’re feeding your dog? The formulas in each bag of dog food vary anywhere from natural, organic, preserved, and holistic ingredients. The world of dog food is actually very confusing and if you’re anything like me what you feed your fur baby is very critical. In this paper I will discuss the differences from dry to canned, natural to preserved, dog food marketing and how cost sometimes really isn’t the biggest issue. Many dry dog food products contain artificial preservatives. Considering all the pros and cons of artificial preservatives can scare some people a bit because it is a well-known fact that common preservatives include ethoxyquin, butylated hydorxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). These chemicals will prevent fats found in dog food from becoming sour and extend the shelf life, however, large amounts of these can cause serious health problems. Most pet owners should try to avoid high levels of artificial preservatives in dry dog food for their pet’s health and well-being. Adding natural substances such as vitamins E, vitamin C and plant extracts to dry dog food can also prevent fats from becoming rancid. Unfortunately, natural preservatives are not as effective as artificial preservatives because natural preservatives are effective for shorter periods of time compared to artificial preservatives, which means it can also shorten the shelf life of the product. When looking at the ingredient list on the bag of food, remember the description “all natural” can almost mean anything. Ethoxyquin, BHT, and/or BHA in the ingredient list means that the food is not naturally preserved. Canned food is also another way to avoid artificial preservatives because the can... ... middle of paper ... ...for your pet today to have a healthy diet, it may be better in the long run for your wallet as well. If it costs a couple more dollars when you buy your dog’s food, you may be saving yourself hundreds later on by not having to take your dog to the veterinarian. In assumption, all dog food products will either include natural ingredients, preservatives or even parts of an animal that you wish you never would have heard about. With the birth of the dog food product industry came the dog food product marketing and advertising propaganda. The job of the marketing industry is to try to convince the consumer that they are making a wise choice for their beloved pet. Don’t believe everything that is advertised. I hope that by reading the information in this paper, you will be a more knowledgeable consumer and aware of what you feed and buy for your dogs.
Then there is taste – and from all accounts, neither dog owners nor their pooches have any complaints about Wainwrights Dog Food – and that is important, because there are too many brands out there that promise all kinds of benefits, but that give your dog that slightly unhappy look at
This paper will focus on Yum Yum Doggy Treats, an all-natural human grade dog treat that is based off of well-known human desserts; Peanut Butter & Carrot Cake, Carrot Cake, Sweet Potato, and what everyone needs after eating, Breathmint. I will refer to the business as Yum Yum Doggy Treats or YYDT. YYDT was established October 2014, by a mother and daughter and later expanding to a family of four women. Their ultimate goal is to educate dog owners of the importance of feeding their dog’s fresh produce or natural dog treats. They also wanted to be different and give the dog lover community a healthy, creative, and delicious treat their pups would enjoy.
In the documentary, Food Inc., we get an inside look at the secrets and horrors of the food industry. The director, Robert Kenner, argues that most Americans have no idea where their food comes from or what happens to it before they put it in their bodies. To him, this is a major issue and a great danger to society as a whole. One of the conclusions of this documentary is that we should not blindly trust the food companies, and we should ultimately be more concerned with what we are eating and feeding to our children. Through his investigations, he hopes to lift the veil from the hidden world of food.
Ann Hodgman’s essay “No Wonder They Call Me a B@#*H” is about an experiment when Hodgman ate canned and dry dog food. When she was a young girl, she always wondered if dogs’ food tasted like humans’ food. Since the food was so bad, Hodgman understood why her dogs’ breath smelled so bad. Companies that make dog food advertise real meats in the food, but sadly it is just poultry by-products. Therefore, dog food it is made from parts of an animal, not the animals’ meat. Hodgman explains that the different dog foods were either hard, soft, noncook able, or unpleasant to the eye. Dogs eat different foods as they grow; therefore, Hodgman tried every stage of dog food, and each looked and tasted different. Treats for dogs taste better; just like treats
It can be hard to search for a healthy pet food alternative for your pets to benefit from and enjoy. It’s a lot easier with a pet supply company that is reaching out to market and fulfill the needs and wants of its customers looking for their pet’s best choice of food. The Company makes an all-natural pet food line for cats and dogs, which is made in the United States. They serve a unique product that provides a healthy and additive-free dinner solution that pets love. With multiple flavors and a money-back guarantee, their food line is launching a new product called Pet’s Choice, where a Pet’s Choice is always met. Their organic and fresh product is sold online and at flagship stores at a high price, but the pet supply company is ready to
However, because of its demographic it was losing a high customer base because of its prices. The text book Chapter 10 emphasized the importance of pricing and creating profit. The investor Marcus Lemonis showed the owners how to evaluate demand and the price sensitivity of their products. He introduce product that could be brought in with lower price points that would compete with their competitor and still crate the high-end prestige the company wish to create. Taking advantage of the income statues of the company’s customer with in their demographic. One major problem the company had was the price point of a bag of dog food was around $100 per bag that was a high price for the consumers within the area. By bring in a brand that had high quality and prestige at a price point of $20 allowed for a greater customer
Have you ever thought if your puppy is getting high quality ingredients in his or her dog food? There are many varieties of dog food on the market, but that does not mean they are all good for your dog. This advertisement for Nutro Natural Choice for puppies appeals to consumers’ need to nurture and escape. This ad convinces consumers that with this dog food their puppies can grow up to be healthy and more.
Now Dry Dog Food recipes aren’t made for rotation diets, with different protein sources that are all balanced the same way. And, some types of dogs will have more protein choices than others.
Always remember that your dog is very sensitive to the food they eat. Just like human, we also get a lot of discomfort and sicknesses when we get to gobble on food that is not good to our system. Food is very important. We intake it and its nutrients go directly to nourish our body. If we do not give the right food to our dog, it might not take a longer time that your dog will also have health problems. While everything is not yet too late, give them hypoallergenic dog
The biggest dog food myth of all time was the belief that dogs should only be fed cooked, processed, and preserved dog food day after day. The truth is, people made this myth up years and years ago when dog food was first created so that money could be earned from the by-products and other ingredients that were
Canned foods typically contain preservatives, since there might be a significant time gap between manufacturing and consumption. In general, canned food manufacturers cannot dispense with the preservatives. Hence, you must ensure that the preservatives used are natural, such as vitamin E and C. The best dog foods are not only available at your neighborhood grocery store, you can avail them at vet offices & feed stores and natural food stores too. However, it is imperative that you conduct a preliminary research so as to gauge the efficacy of the brand of your choice.
American Journal of Food Technology 6.6 (2011): 441-59. Print. The. Gonzalez, Julina. A. Roel. " "The Philosophy of Food," Edited by David M. Kaplan.
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