| Whether it's kibble, canned, raw or some combination | | | | teeth--but it's simple (I buy Nature's Variety and let a |
| of those, fresh, whole ingredients make dog food | | | | few medallions defrost in the fridge at a time) plus |
| healthy. | | | | I'm able to stretch the pocketbook as feeding a diet |
| Any pre-packaged food should list a meat source as | | | | of just the raw meat medallions can add up. |
| the first ingredient on the label. | | | | So, buy the best dog food you can. You'll have to go |
| You'll want that meat followed by a variety of | | | | beyond the traditional supermarkets and big box pet |
| vegetables. Skip the artificial colors, the grain-filled | | | | stores. You'll likely need to seek out an independent |
| products the BHA, BHT, and other chemicals. | | | | retailer or order online. The premium foods are usually |
| In other words, go with ingredients you recognize. | | | | sold through smaller distribution channels than the big |
| Any meat base is fine unless your pet is allergic to it | | | | retailers like to deal with. |
| and most won't be. Unless you have reason to think | | | | It 's also a good idea to buy a smaller bag for a |
| he is allergic to a meat source, don't worry about it. | | | | smaller pooch, because once opened, that food's |
| I feed my dog a scoop of kibble--the brand varies | | | | going stale. There are many good brands out there; |
| but right now it's Nature's Variety Lamb and | | | | Nature's Variety, Life's Abundance, California Natural, |
| Rice--and mix it in with a little leftover (fresh) rice and | | | | Sojo's and many more. Go for one that is high in |
| a raw beef or chicken medallion. This mix offers | | | | protein and low in carbohydrates and mix it up with |
| more of a balance of nutrients and flavor variety | | | | added veggies (raw carrots, broccoli) and the raw |
| than the straight kibble. Plus, by adding in the raw | | | | meat supplement. You'll be rewarded with a happy |
| meat, he's getting some of the benefits of the raw | | | | and healthy dog now and for a lifetime. |
| diet--shiny coat, healthy immune system, healthy | | | | |