More and more people decide to include in their diet foods of organic origin and, therefore, they also wonder what food can be like ecological for dogs: what types of diets exist or how to select the most appropriate. Do you have questions about organic dog food in industrial format? Or are you thinking of starting your animals on homemade diets in order to ensure 100% that it is an organic diet?
In this article on our site we will explain what organic dog food is like, what you should take into account when selecting the type of diet and many other details that you should know before starting. Take note below!
What is organic food for dogs?
The RAE defines the terms ecological or ecological as follows [1]:
- Of or relating to ecology.
- Made or obtained without using chemical compounds that harm the environment.
- Said of a product or an activity: that is not harmful to the environment.
Therefore, we can understand that an organic dog food is one that is produced in a sustainable way that respects the environment, without the use of pesticides, chemical herbicides or artificial fertilizers on grains, fruits or vegetables. Nor does it use growth hormones, for example, in animals that are going to be destined for consumption and also rejects the use of dyes, preservatives and additives.
It should be noted that none of the brands of natural feed for dogs can ensure that it is 100% free of preservatives, for that reason, the only way to ensure that our dog's diet is completely ecological will be through different types of diets, whether we are talking about raw or semi-cooked diets.
Benefits of organic food for dogs
There are many reasons to offer organic food for our dogs, mainly due to the many advantages of organic food. Remember that according to Royal Decree 1614/2005, the terms "biological" and "organic" are also admitted as synonyms.
Organic fruits and vegetables have a higher quality and avoid having to remove the skins, thus increasing their vitamin content. On the other hand, animal products and their derivatives will be more respectful of animal welfare and will avoid the excessive use of preservatives and other additives.
How to identify an organic product?
Organic products must be identified on the packaging or label by the acronym "AB" (Organic Agriculture) "ECO", "BIO" or "ORG" or with the name "Organic Agriculture Product ".
Organic dog food with BIO feed for dogs
We can find a wide variety of natural feed for dogs in Spain, for this reason, if you are not one of those who can spend time preparing diets for your animals, one option to guarantee a good diet is to look for the he althiest feed for dogs.
Here are some brands of natural feed for dogs, which offer some or all of their products from organic sources:
- Jarrah
- Herrmanns
- Lukullus
- Purizon
- Natura Diet
- Almo Nature
- Bosch
- James Wellbeloved
- Taste of Wild
Remember that most brands of natural feed for dogs do not stand out precisely because they are cheap, this is generally due to the search for zero kilometer products, which favors local production and avoids unnecessary displacement of the product, also promoting its quality and freshness.
Organic dog food using homemade recipes
One way to guarantee that all the food for our animals comes from organic farming and livestock is to go for the preparation of homemade diets for our dog. Some owners opt for raw or "Barf" recipes, cooked home recipes or ready-made commercial home diets, such as the Yum diet.
This type of diet requires a previous advice to ensure the nutritional needs of the dog to avoid possible nutritional deficiencies, which also implies a veterinary follow-up regular blood tests to ensure that the dog is in perfect condition and that no aspect of its diet should be modified.
Is organic dog food good?
Organic food for dogs is an excellent option, regardless of the type of diet chosen, as it will have a direct impact on the he alth of our animals and in a notable contribution to the environment, animal welfare and the local trade of products. Likewise, remember to consult your trusted veterinarian about the chosen option to ensure its quality and meet the needs of your best friend.
