| Looking for the best natural dog food? Here are 6 | | | | gluten, dairy and soy in them. Soy has been |
| tips to help you find the best natural dog food for | | | | associated with bloating and gas in dogs. Wheat and |
| your pet. | | | | corn have been associated with allergies in dogs. |
| 1. READ the labels and especially pay attention to the | | | | 4. Look for a natural dog food that is additive and |
| first 5-7 ingredients on the list. These ingredients | | | | preservative free. Stay away from any so called |
| make up the majority of the the food. These | | | | "natural" dog food that contains BHA or BHT. These |
| ingredients need to be whole foods and preferably | | | | are chemical preservatives that are not good for |
| more protein than grains. | | | | your dog. |
| 2. Stay away from any dog food that uses the word | | | | 5. Look for a natural dog food that has been fortified |
| "by products". Some commercial pet food companies | | | | with vitamins and minerals. Dogs need vitamin and |
| advertise" natural dog food" and use "by products". | | | | mineral supplementation too. This will help to |
| For example, rather than using whole chicken, they | | | | strengthen their immune system. |
| have substituted by products like chicken heads, | | | | 6. Does the natural dog food have probiotics in it? |
| feet, and intestines. These by products are indeed | | | | Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that you also find |
| "natural" but they are not good for your dog. | | | | in yogurt. These "good" bacteria help with digestion |
| 3. Stay away from dog foods that have corn, wheat | | | | and nutrient absorption in your dog. |