Health Food for Your Dog

Holistic nutrition is increasingly touted as a natural way to get increased health benefits and protection against disease. If it works for humans, it should also work for pets.

Click to the Natural Blend Web site, for information on holistic dog food, which has just come on the market.

Natural Blend says its dog food differs from other pet foods because it is made of "all-natural" proteins, grains, vegetables and fruits, as well as herbal supplements. Dr. Gail Kuhlman, the firm's nutritionist, says the holistic food is specifically designed for older dogs, to provide them with a well-balanced and delicious meal."

"Health-conscious people have experienced the benefit of holistic nutrition for quite some time now," says Natural Blend spokeswoman Ann Hudson. Now, she says, "the same benefits are available for the canine members of their families."

The company makes a particularly big point of its claim that its new dog food "does not contain any artificial colors, flavorings or chemical preservatives and is carefully processed to maintain nutritional benefits." Dr. Kuhlman waxes a bit more enthusiastic: "Most people are quite surprised by the ingredients, believing that the foods in the Natural Blend products seem better suited for a gourmet meal than a dog."

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