There are many options in the market when it comes to buying dog food. So, what is that you should look up to before picking the right food for your dog?
You will find dog foods in the market packaged in cans or bags or packets, but they can be unhealthy.
It is important to taking care of a few important things before you pick the food from the store. We recommend picking the best you can afford but preferably from a known brand.
Most known companies ensure laboratory tests to check the quality and nutritional value of the food being offered in the market.
Types of Dog Foods
You can find the dog food broadly in 3 different forms
1. Foods that can be stored for long and easy to carry - Dry food options
2. Foods which moisture i.e Gravy foods or semi-moist food
3. Food in cans like a complete diet food
Dry Food Options
They are dry and made up of less than 10% water. We strictly recommend you to pick only the best quality food here as quality will differ with the price and the brand.
These are inexpensive as compared with the other 2 forms of foods available. You can buy as per need or even buy in bulk and store. This is beneficial if you have more dogs or some eats more than normal. However, over a period of time because of storage, some loss in nutritional value may be observed
Foods which moisture
These foods have typically 25% of water content. You can find them in the form of chunks of meat or gravy food. Many dogs love this and prefer over the dry food. You need more care when it comes to dental health if feeding regularly semi-moist food
Canned foods
This is the most preferred choice of the loved canines. You can find them as a complete diet which may have a cereal component. There is meat only options also available but in that case, you need to supplement the food to balance the dietary requirement of your dog
How much to feed
This is also important to understand. We recommend not to feed in extra big bowls or large portions but to follow the feeding guidelines on the pack. As breed to breed and age to the age requirement will be different. Many dogs can't tell when they are full and they tend to overeat.
Lastly, make sure you are following the daily walk schedule with your pooch without any deviation
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