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