Important Facts To Consider Before Buying Dog food

by Yamini Rai Consultant

As a responsible canine parent, one of the most important decisions you should make is picking out the right dog food. Right food means healthy, well-balanced food with the right ingredients.

 

But the struggle to find the right food is real, which is why this article will inform you about the important facts to consider before buying dog food.

 

The Age Factor

 

From puppy to adult to senior, there are 3 life stages of a canine. The dog food for him needs to be age-appropriate. Each life stage requires different amounts of proteins, vitamins, minerals and calories to grow.

 

Puppies require more proteins and calories than adults and seniors. As puppies enter adulthood, they require fewer proteins and calories to avoid obesity. When the senior stage arrives, canines need a dog food that’s low in calories but higher in proteins, fibre and fatty acids.

 

If canine parents lack the proper awareness about this factor, it can result in frustration or physical discomfort for their canines.

 

Read The Label

 

When the first time a canine parent buys a packaged dog food, they should carefully read the different components that make up its label.

 

Here’s what canine parents should look for in dog food labels.

 

Product’s Name: One shouldn’t choose a product with a major ingredient-specific name, as it has fewer ingredients in high quantities than a product name with limited ingredients and higher water content.

 

Ingredients: Usually, high-quality dog food is free from unwanted fillers and the ingredients listed on its label are labelled in order of weight. While, regular dog food lists undesirable ingredients at the bottom of the label to hide preservatives, artificial colouring and fillers.

 

Grain-free: Ideally, a healthy and high-quality dog food incorporates the use of potatoes and starch-measured formulas in fewer amounts to make sure protein content is high. This is the best way to check for honest, grain-free dog food.

 

The Digestibility Factor

 

If a canine defecates without any difficulties, it determines whether the food being fed is right or not. The digestibility of a dog food depends on the amount of food fed in a day and the number of times a canine defecates. The low and high-quality food can be distinguished if a canine experiences difficulty in defecating. Top-quality dog foods often mention on their label, the digestibility of their food meant for a canine’s particular age or for “all ages groups”. Canine parents should understand their canine’s digestibility traits beforehand in order to select the right dog food.

 

Breed Size

 

Most quality dog foods are prepared as per the size of the breed. A small breed canine has a faster metabolism and therefore, he needs more fatty nutrients and special care. Medium breed canines need a nutrient-dense diet because their stomachs are smaller than large breed canines. While the nutritional needs of a large breed canine are extensive. For his sustenance, large amounts of high-quality natural dog food are required.

 

Wet Food or Dry Food?

 

This depends on the kind of food a canine prefers to eat or what the veterinarian recommends. When selecting the best wet food for adults or best dry food for puppies or senior canines, important factors such as his dental and medical condition and lifestyle needs should be considered.

 

Food Allergies

 

For better digestion and absorption, high-quality dog foods are formulated to break protein and carbohydrates into small sizes. This helps in reducing allergic triggers that are caused due to food sensitivities.

 

We recommend you to use the information shared in this article, talk to fellow canine parents or consult a veterinarian to pick the right dog food.

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