| Looking for the best canned dog food? Here are a | | | | broccoli, cranberries, and parsley as these foods have |
| few tips to help you find the best! | | | | essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in them. |
| 1. Choose a canned dog food that is very high quality | | | | Your dog needs a balance of protein and fruits and |
| and all natural. Find one that is formulated, and tested | | | | vegetables. |
| according to nutritional profiles of AAFCO (American | | | | Remember, there is NO canned dog food on the |
| Association of Feed Control Officials) for ALL stages | | | | market, that has ALL the complete nutrition in it that |
| of life, both puppy and adult. Bottom line, do your | | | | a dog needs for a balanced diet. This is because |
| due diligence and get the facts. | | | | water is added to ALL canned food. That's why it's |
| 2. Look for a food that has high quality proteins like | | | | so important to know that the best food is one that |
| shrimp, turkey, eggs and chicken. When looking at | | | | is nutrient rich and dense. Always read your labels so |
| the ingredient list, the first few ingredients should be | | | | you will know what your dog is getting in their food. |
| protein. Protein is a building block and essential to | | | | After all, they depend on you to make the best |
| overall good health. | | | | decisions for them. |
| 3. If the words "by product" are used, steer clear of | | | | Remember too that canned dog foods are designed |
| that food! By products are the leftover inferior | | | | to be given along side dry dog food or are to be |
| proteins that include, chicken beaks, intestines, | | | | given as a treat. Make sure your dog gets a premium |
| feet......things you wouldn't want your dog to have. | | | | dry dog food to go along with the canned food that |
| These can be hard to digest. | | | | you are feeding them. This will give them a complete |
| 4. It should contain NO chemical preservatives. | | | | and balanced diet and hopefully years of good health |
| Feeding food with harsh chemicals in it could cause | | | | and well being! |
| health concerns for your dog as it ages. Be sure and | | | | Did you know that dogs fed a high quality, premium |
| stay away from BHA, BHT and ethoxoquin. | | | | dog food live on average 5 or more years longer |
| 5. Look for a food that has fresh vegetables like | | | | than dogs fed lesser-quality food? |