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There is a huge variety of dog foods to choose from and it is confusing to determine which one you should use. In addition to the dog specific issues discussed below, there are some general guidelines to follow for all dogs. A very important one is to look for the term “complete and balanced” on the dog food’s label. This a government regulated term which shows that that particular dog food is healthy for your dog.
You should also check the ingredients on the label. Certain ingredients are not healthy for dogs, including: corn, cornmeal, soy and wheat. Also, most dog foods contain too much omega-6. This causes an unhealthy imbalance between omega-3 and omega-6. Therefore, for most dogs, it can be a good idea to add an omega-3 supplement to your dog’s diet.
There is a huge variety of dog foods to choose from and it is confusing to determine which one you should use. In addition to the dog specific issues discussed below, there are some general guidelines to follow for all dogs. A very important one is to look for the term “complete and balanced” on the dog food’s label. This a government regulated term which shows that that particular dog food is healthy for your dog.
You should also check the ingredients on the label. Certain ingredients are not healthy for dogs, including: corn, cornmeal, soy and wheat. Also, most dog foods contain too much omega-6. This causes an unhealthy imbalance between omega-3 and omega-6. Therefore, for most dogs, it can be a good idea to add an omega-3 supplement to your dog’s diet.
Wet or Dry Dog Food
The two main physical types of dog food are wet and dry (also called kibble). Kibble usually comes as a package, while wet food can be in cans or also special pouches and packages. While both kinds of food can be healthy for your dog, wet food usually has a higher nutritional value and is more liked by many dogs. The disadvantages of wet food is that it’s more expensive and much more perishable. If you use dry food, a good idea is to try to mix it with water to make sure your dog stays hydrated.
Age Of Your Dog
Dog food is usually labeled for four different age stages of a dog: puppy, adult, older and all ages. It is a good idea to feed your dog age appropriate food. Puppies need an easy to eat and digest food that contains special nutrients necessary for a growing dog. Older dogs (usually seven years old and up) often need special ingredients to reduce health problems such as obesity, kidney and heart problems, digestive issues, etc.
Health Condition Of Your Dog
Not all dogs are the same, even if of similar age or size. The kind of food you feed your dog can be dependent of any health conditions your dog may have. For example, some dogs tend to be overweight and therefore need special non-fattening food. Any kind of digestive, kidney or heart problems will require special foods as well. For any kind of health issue, you need to consult and coordinate with your vet to determine the right kind of food for your dog.
Recommended Dog Foods
– ‘Blue Buffalo’ Fish & Sweet Potato canned wet food
– ‘Wellness’ CORE Grain free canned wet food
– ‘Blue Buffalo’ Chicken and Brown Rice kibble dry food
– ‘Wellness’ Simple Salmon and Potato kibble dry food
– ‘Nutrish’ Beef, Pea and Brown Rice kibble dry food
