When one of my dogs started to have health problems at the age of six, I got pretty serious about dog health issues. I don't watch TV much anymore, if I have any free time I'm usually doing research to try and improve and extend the lives of my dogs.

With concerns about the nutritional value of the contents of commercial dog food, some dog owners opt to make their own dog food. Manufactured dog foods advertised as using natural dog food recipes are becoming common. Dog owners have more options for choosing the best dog food for their dogs.

The desire for healthy food seems to apply equally to people and their pets, because many animal owners prefer to buy organic foods to feed their four-legged friends. One could be forgiven for being surprised at the large variety of organic dog food available on the market. Just like for humans, there are a lot of pet illnesses that one could cure or even prevent in the first place by the use of organic pet food.

Many dog owners take a zealous approach to how they feed their dog and can be judgmental of other dog owners when the issue of a dog's food comes up. The reality is that what you feed your dog is your own decision. It will be guided by how you have always fed your dogs and what you think is right for your current dog or dogs.

Cushings disease in dogs, also called Canine Cushings disease or hyperadrenocorticism, causes an excessive production of corticosteroids by the dog's body.  Cushings disease in dogs can be caused by a tumor on the pituitary or adrenal gland.

For many years, dog owners have questioned the safety and quality of commercial dog foods. Often, stories questioning the quality of dog food ingredients and chemicals in manufactured dog foods become popular topics. Many dog owners have turned to making their own dog food. This gives them control over the quality of their dogs food. Dog owners who continue to feed their dogs commercial dog food may have questions regarding the quality and safety of manufactured dog food.