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