| You have got to be kidding me! Was this your verbal | | | | commercial products sub title their product 'for active |
| outburst or something similar to your first reaction | | | | dogs' to help you make a decision. |
| when you looked at the shelves and shelves of pet | | | | The absolute best way is to become familiar with the |
| food selections? Are you confused? | | | | ingredients. The first five are important. The first |
| If I was a first time pet owner I would be very | | | | item on the list is the most plentiful and critical |
| confused and would not know where to start. | | | | ingredient. The amounts of the ingredients in the |
| However, you can be reassured, it will not take long | | | | product become less as the list gets longer. |
| to learn about healthy pet food and how to select | | | | Some people are comfortable trusting the product |
| foods and supplements which are right for your pet. | | | | brand name. The thinking is for the company to |
| Puppy care seems to be the easiest because your | | | | remain in business they would be very concerned |
| veterinarian can guide you as to the best nutritional | | | | about pet nutrition in order to have returning |
| foods for your four legged friend. If your puppy or | | | | consumers. |
| dog has a severe medical problem,again, your vet will | | | | There are pet owners who lend confidence to pet |
| be a security blanket of information. | | | | foods approved by the Association of American |
| The confusion lies approximately one year or two | | | | Feed Control Officials ('AAFCO') as this organization |
| years of age depending on the breed. It is now your | | | | approves of products meeting minimum basic needs |
| concern as to the best food for your pet. A healthy | | | | and containing complete and balanced nutrition. |
| active dog is a wonderful pet and keeping him | | | | After awhile you learn about ingredients as to their |
| healthy is an added bonus not only for him, but for | | | | original source, how they are weighed, prepared, |
| your wallet. | | | | processed, and labeled. You watch your dog changing |
| How do you choose from a large selection? | | | | and or the cost of vet bills because of allergies, |
| - Know the age and activity level of your dog | | | | infections, and other health maladies your pet |
| - Read labels - the first five ingredients are seemingly | | | | acquires. |
| the most important | | | | In the home you control food preparation. We have |
| - Trust a well respected brand name product | | | | all heard the expression we are what we eat and we |
| - Give significance to the Association of American | | | | can see our pet experiencing the results of those |
| Feed Control Officials product approval | | | | eating habits. People are very concerned and are |
| The age and the activity intensity of your pet will | | | | looking for alternatives for healthy pet food. |
| determine which foods to buy. Some of the | | | | |