| Dog food comparisons can be a helpful tool when | | | | Of these sources, obviously, real meat is the best. |
| determining what type of dog food you should get | | | | However, animal fat may not be as bad, assuming |
| for your pet. However, with all of the information | | | | the fat comes from a source that is already |
| found on dog food comparison charts, what should | | | | preserved. But everything else on the list needs to |
| the owner be the most concerned about? The simple | | | | be avoided, since they do not provide the amount of |
| answer is the types of ingredients used in the dog | | | | protein a dog needs for healthy functioning. |
| food. Other issues such as palatability and cost are | | | | 2. Amount of Preservatives |
| secondary concerns, since these do not contribute to | | | | Preservative information should also be readily |
| a dog's health. | | | | available in dog comparisons...even if the chart is more |
| Along that vein, there are three things you need to | | | | subjective. Why? Well, many 'organic' dog food |
| be on the look out for when analyzing dog food | | | | companies like showcasing how few preservatives |
| comparisons: the sources used for protein, the | | | | are in their food. So, they would have no problem |
| amount of preservatives used and whether or not | | | | publishing this information in their dog food |
| the dog food contains corn. Look at the sections | | | | comparisons. However, still tread with caution. Even if |
| below for more information. | | | | all the ingredients seem natural, use an organic dog |
| 1. Protein Sources | | | | food comparison chart to make sure the company is |
| First and foremost, you need to look at protein | | | | telling the truth. |
| sources a company uses for their dog food. This | | | | 3. The Presence of Corn |
| information should be readily available on dog food | | | | Finally, good dog food comparisons will let you know |
| comparisons that are truly objective. If you do not | | | | whether or not a brand of dog food contains corn. |
| see it, you need to move on to the next website, | | | | Why is this important? Studies have shown that dogs |
| because chances are the dog food comparison chart | | | | have a difficult time digesting corn... even if it's in a |
| is only for promotional purposes. | | | | small amount. So, don't put your dog in agony. If a |
| Anyway, most dog food companies will derive animal | | | | particular brand of dog food has corn in it, find |
| protein from five sources: real meat, meat | | | | something else you can feed your pet. |
| by-products, bone meal, beef tallow and animal fat. | | | | |