| You dog is completely dependent on you for health | | | | chicken, fish, beef or lamb. Some manufacturers will |
| and happiness so it is important that you understand | | | | fill the dry dog food with grains. While a little bit of |
| you dog's dietary requirements. As a good dog | | | | grain is okay, you should avoid food that contains |
| owner, you will want to consider which type of dog | | | | more 'filler' than meat. The manufacturer may be |
| food is the best possible option for your faithful | | | | simply reducing the meat levels in order to make a |
| canine companion. Dry dog food offers a highly cost | | | | greater profit - to the detriment of your pet. Some |
| effective method of providing your dog with all of | | | | foods contain soy, wheat and corn and some dogs |
| the nutrients and vitamins that are required for good | | | | are allergic to these grains. |
| health and a long life. | | | | You should look for a dry dog food that contains no |
| This kind of food can help to keep your dog's teeth | | | | artificial preservatives or colouring because this will be |
| and gums in excellent working order, because, unlike | | | | a sign of high quality dry dog food. |
| wet food, it stimulates the mouth when chewing. | | | | Remember that paying more for a product does not |
| Dried food can help to clean your dog's teeth with | | | | necessarily mean you get the best quality. Similarly, it |
| the chewing action and works well for optimal dental | | | | can be a false economy to buy the cheapest pet |
| care when combined with a lovely selection of dog | | | | food, only to face expensive vet bills when your pet |
| bones from the butcher. | | | | becomes sick further down the track. |
| It is absolutely essential for the health of your dog | | | | You should choose your dry dog food based on the |
| that meat is the core ingredient contained within the | | | | age, and sometimes the breed, of your pet. Dry dog |
| dry dog food that you select. Dogs are carnivores, | | | | food for puppies is usually specially formulated to |
| this means that they need a primarily meat diet. Dry | | | | keep pace with rapidly growing little bodies. For older |
| food should contain a high proportion of meat as its | | | | dogs, or for working dogs, is similarly designed to |
| central ingredient. You can check the amount of | | | | cater for the specific nutritional needs of this kind of |
| meat contained in a package by looking at the label. | | | | animal. Also, whilst this kind of food can be very |
| If the label does not indicate how much meat is | | | | good for your dog you need to make sure that they |
| contained within the food, you can check the protein | | | | are given the right quantity based on their weight |
| levels and use this as a comparison point. | | | | and that it is introduced gradually. |
| The best food includes good quality meat such as | | | | |