| Many dog owners will agree that when it comes to | | | | and some may be lacking in vital nutrients and |
| choosing the right food for their beloved pet the | | | | vitamins, all vital for your dogs development and long |
| options are vast. With supermarket shelves stacked | | | | term health. Try visiting a specialist pet food retailer - |
| up high with a variety of tins, cartons and sacks of | | | | these specialists will have staff that can advise on |
| both dry and wet food it can be confusing and hard | | | | choosing the right food for your dog. Specialist pet |
| to know which is the best in terms of nutrition. A trip | | | | food retailers will also stock more of the premium |
| to your local veterinary centre of specialist pet food | | | | quality brands from manufacturers who are dedicated |
| retailer can be equally as confusing, with premium | | | | to the production of good quality pet food. |
| foods being marketed as healthy options with an | | | | Think about how you currently choose which food to |
| expensive price tag. So, how do you reach your final | | | | buy for your dog. Many of us simply make our |
| verdict? | | | | decision based on flavour. When visiting a specialist |
| Choose an Established Manufacturer | | | | retailer you will notice the variety of dog food on |
| When you buy dog food, choose a brand from an | | | | offer is much greater than your supermarkets |
| established pet food manufacturer. There are | | | | offering. This is because the leading pet care |
| numerous suppliers in the UK and the quality and | | | | company don't simply make "dog food". They make |
| prices of food they supply varies dramatically. Choose | | | | products like puppy food, senior dog food, |
| dog food from a leading name in pet care. Pet care | | | | greyhound food, light dog food, active dog food and |
| specialists are more likely to understand and devote | | | | even sensitive dog food (for dogs with a sensitive |
| time to further understanding the nutritional needs of | | | | digestive system). Pet food retailers will generally |
| a variety of dogs. Many of the leading names in pet | | | | offer this complete spectrum of food in a variety of |
| care invest huge sums of money into scientific | | | | flavours, small quantities or bulk packaging affording |
| research often years before the product hits the | | | | you much greater choice and value. |
| shelf. | | | | Feeding your dog a healthy and nutritious meal at |
| Go to a Specialist Dog Food Retailer | | | | each and every feed is really quite a simple task and |
| It is easy to just grab the dog's food as part of your | | | | will lead to a happier pet with strong bones, bright |
| weekly supermarket shop. However, if buy the same | | | | eyes and a full, glossy coat. If you need any more |
| old food each week, or opt for the cheapest | | | | advice head to your local pet food retailer or consult |
| product you may not be doing what is best for your | | | | with your vet. |
| dog. Cheap food products are cheap for a reason, | | | | |