| #ffffff;" /> | | | | Dog Food Tip #3: Chicken Little Or More? |
| We are becoming a fast dog food nation. Most | | | | Chicken is a great ingredient to feed your dog but |
| people like to pick up their dog food at the nearest | | | | don’t be misled. Commercial manufacturers |
| supermarket or local grocer each week because | | | | will list chicken as both chicken and chicken meal. |
| it’s so easy and convenient. Some dog food | | | | What are the differences of the two? The chicken |
| manufacturers that are carried at the supermarket or | | | | meal is best because it is baked to remove the |
| grocer feel they can get away with cutting corners | | | | bacteria and toxins. The ingredient chicken contains |
| on your dog’s good health. Don’t buy | | | | some 60% water so you are not getting your |
| into that or you will have a very unhealthy pet. | | | | monies worth or a meat that is most nutritious. |
| You need to take care of your dog with proper dog | | | | Next to continue is moisture level in dog foods. The |
| nutrition and feeding. Your dog’s behavior, | | | | moist dog foods are best because they contain more |
| happiness, health, longevity and overall well-being are | | | | protein and less water when converted to dry |
| inextricably intertwined with what you feed him. | | | | matter. |
| When you feed your dog the best you can they are | | | | Dog Food Truth #4: Premium Dog Food With Taurine |
| more apt to be healthy and happy. When you feed | | | | Premium dog or veterinarian recommended foods are |
| your dog inferior food he will become sick. He will | | | | the best foods for your dog. They do cost more |
| stop being playful and will become lethargic. | | | | because they are of high value and so pay off in the |
| Here’s 4 hard truths you need to know | | | | end both for your dog and for your pocketbook. |
| before you buy that next bag of dog food for your | | | | Premium dog foods do not contain harmful fillers and |
| buddy: | | | | inferior ingredients. They are both sound and |
| Dog Food Truth #1: It’s In The Labels | | | | nutritious. There are no colors or preservatives so |
| When selecting a dog food reach for a good food | | | | your dog will be fed nature’s finest. |
| that is both nutritious and balanced. You will find out if | | | | Taurine is an excellent ingredient in some dog foods. |
| the food is what you need by reading the label. | | | | It is an amino acid and works to benefit the |
| When reading the label, be sure to do your | | | | dog’s heart, kidneys and blood. It works to |
| homework. Keep in mind that most dog foods list | | | | carry essential ingredients to and from cells. You |
| their first ingredient as whole meal. Good as this | | | | should read labels carefully to see if Taurine is |
| sounds, this tells you that the meat has a high | | | | included in your dog’s food. Not all dog foods |
| percentage of water and less nutritious. | | | | will. When so many dog food manufacturers are just |
| You will also notice labels that contain chicken and | | | | in business for the buck, keep this in mind when you |
| chicken meal. Opt for the chicken meal as this means | | | | select your choice of dog food. |
| it has been baked to remove bacteria and toxins. | | | | Last but not least, choose dog foods according to |
| Again, the ingredient chicken is 60% water, which | | | | your dog’s size, daily activity level and health |
| means you are not buying good nutrition here. | | | | conditions. When you are doing this you are doing the |
| Dog Food Truth #2: ‘Bargain’ Dog | | | | best you can to take proper care of your dog. Avoid |
| Food Is Not Worth It | | | | the cheaper brand dog foods as these are inferior |
| When you spend a little more on your dog food you | | | | choices for your dog’s best interest and help. |
| are getting a superior product and isn’t your | | | | Also, discuss your dog’s diet with your |
| dog worth it? Knowing you are buying the best to | | | | veterinarian and get Fido started on a healthier, |
| feed your dog for his best health is its own reward. | | | | nutritionally balanced diet based on your dog’s |
| Your dog will look great and be happy. This is what | | | | individual needs. |
| every dog owner wants. | | | | Your dog is an individual and so his needs |
| Dog food ingredients are important to pay attention | | | | won’t be exactly the same as your |
| to. Most important to remember is to check your | | | | neighbor’s dog. Take all of these factors into |
| labels! Look for protein listed first so that you are | | | | consideration and you will be proud to be a dog |
| certain to get the optimal nutrition for your dog. | | | | owner. |
| Avoid labels that contain multiple by-products on the | | | | This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in |
| list as this is inferior nutrition and not the food you | | | | its entirety or in any e-zine, newsletter, blog or |
| want to be feeding your beloved dog. | | | | website. |