Choosing the Best Food for Your Dog
Sometimes it’s hard to find the “perfect” food for your dog that checks all of their boxes as well as yours. To help you discover the best food for your dog here are some details to be checking for.
Take into consideration your pup’s age, activity, and breed
How old your dog is, what physical shape they’re in, and their breed are all important characteristics to keep in mind when shopping for the right dog food. Puppies will need more calories per day since they’re growing canines, but a senior dog would require fewer since they’re less active. Similar to this a highly active dog or breed are going to need more calories to stay healthy versus a couch cozy dog who won’t need as many calories to stay healthy. For some dogs, you can even buy particular food for their breed.
Learn how to read the ingredients
Remember that when you read the label, they list the ingredients based on weight. So when reading the label make sure you’re picking food with meat as the first ingredient. On the contrary make sure grain, tuber, or vegetables such as ground corn are not the first ingredient on the label. Corn does not have a high nutritional value and is low in protein as well as mineral content. The only reason manufacturers boast about corn is because its inexpensive. Corn isn’t bad for your pup; it just doesn’t provide very high nutritional benefits
Is grain-free right for your dog
If you are thinking about switching Fido to grain-free food because you suspect they may have a food allergy you should always consult your vet first. Grains aren’t harmful to your pup’s health unless they have a severe allergy. So unless your dog does have an allergy, you should avoid buying more expensive food just because it’s grain free.
Research your brands
After you’ve done all your research and have decided what food is perfect for your pup, you need to do your homework on the brands you are choosing. Research the manufacturer to ensure they have appropriate quality control and ingredient sourcing. Those types of details are not required to be put on the label, so it’s up to you to do that research for your canine companion.
Finding Fido their perfect kibble can be difficult, but once you’ve done the work to find it, you and your pup will be glad you did.