Grocery Pup

Ever look at the ingredient list on your pet’s food? It can be hard to discern which ingredients are healthy for man’s best friend and which have considerably less nutritional value. If the health of your dog is important to you, here is a list of healthy ingredients to include in your pup’s diet and less nutritional elements to avoid.  Nutrition-Packed Ingredients These ingredients are considered healthy for dogs and can be eaten alone or included in a snack or meal. Check your dog food for these ingredients to see if your dog is receiving enough nutrients in his or her diet. Carrots Great in fresh dog food and as a snack, carrots are packed with nutrients like fiber and vitamin A, along with a crunchy texture that dogs love. In fact, this texture can act as a cleaning tool against plaque and build-up. Carrots are safe for sensitive stomachs and are low in fat and calories.  Peas Peas are often included in high-quality healthy dog food because of...

Dogs are what they eat, just like humans. What we feed our dogs matters to their longevity, health, and happiness. We all want to keep our 4-legged friends around as long as possible, feeding them healthy dog food that is preferably human grade in nature will keep your bestie by your side longer. Human grade dog food means that everything used to make it is safe for human consumption, and includes no by-products, rendered meat, chemicals, or fillers. It’s just simple ingredients and whole food.  If you wouldn’t eat it, why would you want your friend to? Get started on the journey to feeding your pup healthy, real ingredients with these dog treat recipes that take under 10 minutes to make. Chicken and Apple Pupsicle This summer treat couldn’t be easier. Cool your dog down on hot summer days by combining small apple chunks and chicken broth into a concoction that your pup will love. You’ll need: 2-3 medium-sized apples 24-32 ounces of chicken broth (if ...

You love your dog and want to provide them the very best. That should include meeting their food needs with healthy options. The most beneficial food for your dog is a  healthy dog food  that is crafted from fresh, whole food. If it is human grade dog food, all the better.  The differences between human grade and feed grade are staggering if the health and safety of your pet are important to you. Not only can it contain ingredients that humans wouldn’t eat, it often includes ingredients that are unsafe to be consumed by humans due to their known side effects. Human Grade Ingredients must be suitable and safe for human consumption. To be considered human grade, food must be manufactured in a USDA inspected facility  that produces only human grade food. According to Petfood Industry, “The use of the term ‘human grade’ is only acceptable to the product as a whole. Every ingredient and finished food must be stored, handled, processed, and transported in a...