Key Factors To Consider When Choosing Dog Food
Dogs are living creatures. They have dietary needs, just like humans. However, the variety of dog food available is often confusing and overwhelming. This article will provide you with some tips for choosing dog food for your best friend.
1. Digestibility
Dogs are considered omnivores. This means that they can eat both meat and plants. However, some dogs have sensitive digestive systems which cannot handle highly processed plant ingredients such as wheat, corn, and soybean. Some of these ingredients also tend to include fillers – food byproducts not fit for human consumption which are added to dog food to increase the overall weight or volume of the food in order to reduce cost per pound or kilogram.
2. Ingredient Quality
In general, high-quality dog foods will contain very few preservatives because these foods are often frozen at their destination before being thawed out and served. Highly preserved foods may do more harm than good to your dog and should be avoided.
3. Protein Content and Fat Content
Some dogs are prone to obesity while others are prone to thinning down because they have low muscle mass. You should consult your vet when selecting food for your dog.
4. Dosage Recommendation
Check the level of protein and fat in the food you choose. If you will be adding to it, you may want a higher percentage of protein and fat than if you were adding nothing to it.
5. Avoid Byproducts
Some dog foods contain byproducts or other animal parts that are unfit for human consumption. You should thoroughly read product nutrition information before purchasing anything.
6. Ingredients or Brand Specific Allergies Such as Food-Dye or Wheat Sensitivity
Do research on what ingredients your pet cannot tolerate and keep this in mind while shopping for food products.
7. Consider Your Dog’s Lifestyle and Activity Level
If your dog is a couch potato who rarely leaves the house, you may want to feed it kibble or canned food that has lower energy ratios and less protein than if your dog is an active animal that exercises regularly.
By considering these tips, you should be able to make an educated choice about which dog food is best for your pet. Bear in mind that this is important for your dog’s health and longevity.
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