Yes, most dog food is crap. Dogs are carnivores and were meant to eat meat, bones and organs...but the pet food industry has everyone (including most vets) deceived into thinking our dogs need grains, fruits, veggies, carbs, etc.
Here are some articles on Pet food:
History of Pet Food
http://www.sojos.com/historyofpetfood.html
What's really in Pet Food
http://www.api4animals.org/facts.php...more=1&cat=286
Food Pets Die For
http://www.homevet.com/petcare/foodbook.html
I feed a raw diet
http://www.geocities.com/havens_home/feedraw.htm http://www.rawlearning.com/ http://rawfed.com/
Homecooking is the 2nd best option if you don't want to feed raw. As long as you do it correctly, it is much better for your dog than dog food.
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~Magnifique Yorkies~
Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.