We all love our pets and we only want the best for them. We must, otherwise the pet supply industry would not be at $60 billion a year and growing. However, in such a large industry, most companies are just there for the money and aren’t concerned about Fido’s health. Here are a few reasons why you should reconsider the food, toys, litter, and any other pet supplies you have for your furry family member.
it is much healthier
Imagine for a second that you ate nothing but processed foods all day, every day. You would develop all kinds of health problems: obesity, high cholesterol, allergies, etc. Now check out Fido’s bag of groceries. I bet it’s full of fillers like corn and grains. Open your dog or cat’s mouth and look at those teeth; tell me those are teeth that have evolved to eat corn and grains. You can not! Those are teeth that are used to eat meat. Choosing an organic diet for your pet generally means that they will have more energy, fewer health problems, and be much healthier in general.
The environment will not suffer
When you think of pet supplies, you probably don’t think of how they harm the environment. Think of all the little plastic toys or synthetic bedding your furry friend has destroyed growing up. He probably threw all of this in the trash, where it eventually ended up in a landfill. Switching to more naturally made toys will help keep plastic out of landfills, and they’re biodegradable.
it will save you money
Sure, organic products are more expensive, but switching to organic pet food will end up saving you money. You will be able to feed Fido less at each meal, as he or she will get all the nutrition he or she needs from a much smaller amount of food. Her wallet will also benefit from fewer trips to the vet. Allergies will subside, weight will stabilize at a healthier level, and your pet’s food, like a sensitive stomach, may go away. Naturally made toys are often better constructed than cheaper toys, making them more resistant to sharp teeth and strong jaws.
Now grab your bag of cat or dog food and read the first few ingredients. Would you eat any of that? I bet you wouldn’t touch that with a 10 foot pole. So why do you have it for your four-legged friend?