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Selecting The Best Dry Dog Food For A Healthy Pet
Posted by Jolie Mitchel at Apr 10th, 2008 in Dogs
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With the recent recall of pet food fresh in our minds, many dog owners are looking for the right food for their dogs. One suggestion is to do a search on your computer for the Dog Food Analysis-Reviews of kibble web site. Here, you can see the ingredients in the dog food that you are interested in buying.
Many people are shocked to see some of the ingredients in the dog food they already feed their pets. The pet food industry is basically self-regulated and their only requirement is to adhere to the Labeling Act. This means that the food must show the name and address of the company that produces it, whether the product is for dogs or cats, the weight of the food, and the guaranteed analysis.
As a dog owner, you want to stay away from inferior products such as wheat, corn, chicken by-products, soy, gluten, and sugar. These products are hard to digest and can cause health problems if used for a long period of time. A Dog Food Analysis-Review of kibble is crucial here because you will know which brands of potential dog food can be eliminated immediately.
Look for a product that is field tested by the company which produces it. This is likely to be a superior product in terms of being beneficial to you pet’s health. Bear in mind that the tests may be limited to the company’s premier product so if you are considering a lesser grade product compare labels.
When you are looking at a dog food label, some of the ingredients to look for are: Turkey meal, Fish meal, Human Grade Ingredients Chicken meal, Lamb meal, Rice, Potatoes, Vegetables, and Sunflower oil. Vitamins and fatty acids are also good ingredients to have in dog food. Some of these include Vitamin E and Omega 3 and 6. These fatty acids ensure a healthy skin and coat for your dog.
While searching the Internet may assist in determining the ingredients of certain products, the Internet is also a good source for product reviews, both from independent testing organizations and consumers themselves. This knowledge can be valuable in assisting you in making a good choice of food for your dog.
Many people today are turning to organic food. The dog food industry is also picking up on the organic craze and offering organic dog food. Look around your stores the next time you are out shopping and you will see the word \”natural\” attached to many of the bags of dog food. My suggestion would be to again, read the label.
While it can be a little more expensive and somewhat time consuming, you can always make your own pet food. In doing so you have complete control over what goes into your pet’s meal. Of course we’re not talking about table scraps here but a combination of ingredients such as beef or beef broth, dairy products, vegetable oil, cornmeal or flour, or the ingredients mentioned previously. Your best friend will probably agree that it is worth the effort!
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