[gracielove]

Really good article. While exercise and training are certainly absolutely necessary components in responsible dog ownership I think this piece was more directed toward building and maintaining the basic body health of the dog using natural foods and less pharmaceuticals.

It is so important for all people to be more aware of the dangers that lurk not only in pet foods but all the food supply in this country. The food industry is now mostly owned by large corporations that are more interested in stock holders dividends than the health and welfare of the consumer.....animal or human.

Finding a healthy supply of fresh meat that has not been injected with hormones, steroids or antibiotics or fed on genetically modified foods is becoming increasingly difficult and our fruits and vegetables are also subjected to genetic engineering that change the nutritional value as well as the taste and size and shape of the product.

We have an epidemic of food induced diseases in this country and sadly our pets are now having to endure these same diseases due to the highly processed foods owners subject them to.