Does your pet have dog illness symptoms? Well, there are some common symptoms like; changes in behavior, poor appetite and the more noticeable ones vomiting and diarrhea. The more important question here is what are we doing to contribute to our dog illness symptoms?

One influence that we rarely consider is that our domesticated pets once lived in the wild and their diet was quite different than what we now feed them. Certainly the food that dogs were used to eating in the wild may not have been the healthiest diet but is what we have replaced it with really any better?

Do you know what is in your pet's food? If you want to find out you would read the package ingredients of course, but did you know the first food listed represents the food that makes up the biggest portion of the product. For example, when the package lists ground yellow corn first and then chicken by products, you can bet there is more ground yellow corn than anything else in the pet food. So, just because the picture on the package shows a healthy, energetic dog; eating real beef, it doesn't necessarily mean that your pets are getting what's good for them.

Many pet owners have taken to making their own pet food and have discovered it is not as difficult or costly as they thought.. You may want to consider this if your pet is showing dog illness symptoms. Natural diets are the most important thing we can give our pets. It will improve diabetes, arthritis,chronic vomiting and diarrhea.

The best foods to feed your pet will contain Vitamin E and Vitamin C.

Things to avoid are: BHA, BHT, Propylene glycol, artificial colors and flavor additives.

If you are purchasing dog food always check to see if essential fatty acids have been added. These are important to prevent cancer, allergies and arthritis.

There are some excellent dog foods on the market but it is very important to read labels and know exactly what you are feeding your pet. Try this easy to make, affordable treat for your pet.

Easy Dog Food Recipe:

• 5 lbs. of raw ground beef
• 10 eggs including the shells (Include egg shells-It is good for your dog. It's a great way to include calcium and yes, it will be absorbed)
• 2.5 cups uncooked white rice (Cooked thoroughly)

Easy Dog Food Yield: 24 Cups.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large pan add 5 pounds of ground beef.
• Add 2. 5 cups of cooked white rice.(Make sure you allow rice to cool before you add it).
• Add 10 eggs with shells. (A great source of calcium that will be absorbed).
• Mix well until ingredients are completely combined.
• Divide into three equal parts and form loaves.
• Cook loaves for 30-40 minutes until done.

This recipe may be frozen and will stay good for 3-4 months. Wrap the loaves individually so you are able to thaw and use one at a time.

Use this recipe only in addition to your pet's diet as it does not include all of the necessary nutrients that your pet needs. However, it is a great treat loaded in protein, calcium and other nutrients. If your pet isn't used to eating this type of food you should add it gradually to their diet so as to avoid causing any gastric distress. Start by giving 1/8 of loaf along with their regular pet food and increase as desired, slowly over time.

It isn't hard to provide good food for your pet and remember it's the most important thing we can to do to avoid dog disease symptoms. A healthy lifestyle with good food and exercise will help your pet avoid dog illness symptoms for many years to come.