People are looking to food as an alternative to medicine to find relief from the illnesses that ail them. Not only that, but there is ample proof that a diet healthy in grains, vegetables and protein will also offer a better defense from becoming sick in the first place.

For pet owners it only seems like a natural progression to begin to serve their pets diets similar to their own. Pet foods consisting of organic materials and healthier ingredients can be found online, at specialty stores such as Whole Foods and by mail order.

There’s also the option of preparing your pet’s food from scratch. I’ve found a few great links to get you started.

• Home Made Dog Food: consisting of raisins, grains, organic meat and vegetables
• Home Made Cat Food: this site has a recipe and good advice; making cat food requires special care
• A list of the worst dog food to feed your pet
• A list of the best dog food to feed your pet

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