If you feed yourself and your family with organic food, then there is a good chance that you have also thought about offering your pets organic pet food. There is a massive choice of products on the market for pets today, and the range of organic pet food is also growing, allowing you more choice in what you feed your beloved animals.
Organic pet food is, of course, produced under the same principals as organic food for human consumption. That this, the ingredients are produced with minimal use of pesticides and artificial fertilisers and, in the case of meat, there are restrictions on the use of drugs and antibiotics. Organic pet food therefore has the same benefits of being better for the environment and having a higher percentage of vitamins and minerals than conventionally farmed food, as other organic foodstuffs.
The range of organic pet food on offer is extensive, covering tinned and dried food as well as cookies and other treats. You may be able to buy some or all of these products from you local pet shop, but they are also available online. Check out the A Lot of Organics Directory for a list of suppliers.
When looking for organic pet food, check out the credentials of the products. Beware of products using the term ‘natural’ as this is not covered by any statutory requirements. If you are unsure, check with the manufacturer with regards to the ingredients used. Soil Association and similar organic certifications will give you peace of mind that the products you are buying are indeed organic.
