With the many commercially prepared dog foods available on today’s market, it is often quite difficult to tell which ones are better than others and why.
Firsly, don’t allow yourself to be misled by bold marketing claims.Some of the bigger manufacturers spend millions each year trying to convince you that their food is the best.Price is usually the main indicator of quality and budget dry dog food are, more often than not, inferior to their higher priced rivals.
You want to make sure that the adult dog food you are feeding is 22-25% protein and 15-19% fat.The protein should come from a good quality meat source. All dogs are different and their age, mobility, lifestyle and breed will have an effect on the amount of protein and oil that they will require in their diet. If you are in any doubt you should ask your vet for advice.In order for you to make an informed decision, you must know which ingredients are better than others. Check the label for the following ingredients: Quality beef, lamb, turkey, chicken and fish plus vegetable oil and rice.Meat needs to be the number on ingredient on the list. Chicken is fine for dogs but be cautious if chicken is the main ingredient.If the entire chicken is being counted as an ingredient this may include the beak, claws and even feathers.
Try and source a dog food containing vitamins and fatty acids. Some examples include Vitamin E, Omega 3 and 6, etc. These are very important for a healthy looking skin and coat.Artificial preservatives should be avoided.Where possible you should also avoid food which looks to contain excessive amounts of cereal, wheat, chicken by-products, soy and gluten. Such ingredients are hard for any dog to digest and can cause health problems in later life, so you really do need to avoid them.A sweet tooth is not only a problem for humans – dogs love the taste too! But avoid feeding sugary foods or your dog will quickly become a fussy eater.

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