Perhaps the rationale as to why dogs are known as "man's best friend" is that dogs are supposed to be the most faithful of all animals found worldwide. Whichever variety you own in the hundreds of species of dogs existing nowadays, your pet dog will always amaze you with its allegiance and compliance. Dogs were chiefly used to accompany men during hunting in dense jungles in ancient times.

You can tell which dogs are popular by the fact that particular breeds are priced at over one thousand bucks. Chinese dogs which are also called play dogs, they get a lot of money in dog markets. Some of the well known dog breeds are 'Boxer', Chow Chow ', 'Bull Dogs', 'Beagles', 'Poodle', 'Rottweiler', 'Doberman Pinchers', 'Cocker Spaniel', 'Afghan Hound', 'German Shepherd Dog', 'and last but not least the 'Labrador Retriever'.

Before we discuss the importance of feeding your dog with the right kind of food, I would like to emphasize the fact that food meant for human beings is not necessarily good for the health of dogs. In fact, a few of the foods that we consume are injurious for your pet dog. Onions, for example, can destroy the digestive system of your dog. Similarly, grapes and chocolates can result in diarrhea, excessive urination and even cardiac arrest.

What kinds of meals are best for your pet? It is generally advised that they should be made up of four parts meat to every five parts of plant-based ingredients. You also want a bit of carbohydrates as well. Grain products are nutritious for your canine companion. You can give your dog oats, rice and/or barley.

There are a number of brands of 'pet food' that contain chemical preservatives. I must warn you that 'pet food' containing chemical preservatives can be injurious to your dog's health and can even contribute to degenerative diseases that can ultimately lead to an early death. Organic dog food is one way to overcome this problem, providing it contains no chemical preservatives. Checking the labels is essential when purchasing dog food.

Olive oil is good for dogs. Eggs, fruits (except grapes), boiled pasta, fat-free yoghurt, boiled chicken and potatoes are good for your dog's health. Spicy foods and sweets, on the other hand, are toxic to dogs. You can opt for 'flint river ranch dog food' or 'innova dog food' as these brands of 'pet food' will never harm your dog's health.