How Do You Choose The Right Dog Food?
Just like people, dogs have different nutritional needs throughout their lifetimes. Choosing the right dog food depends on your dog’s health. Nutritional needs are different for puppies, sick dogs, nursing or pregnant dogs and overweight dogs. Here are some tips to help you choose the right dog food for your dog. Read the ingredients listed on the bag or can. Ingredients are listed in order; the first ingredient listed makes up most of the dog food. Dogs don’t need a lot of carbohydrates like flour, wheat or corn. Yet many dog foods have those ingredients listed first. Meat should be listed first, whether buying canned or dry dog food. Check the package or can to verify that the dog food is nutritionally complete. It’s very important that your dog gets the vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain his good health. Reduce the calories if your dog is overweight. Many dog food companies have dog food for overweight dogs; choose a dog food brand your dog enjoys when reducing calories. Ch
