Choosing the right dog food for your canine friend can be rather daunting. The commercial brands and their glossy advertisements don’t make the process easier. It is important to look beyond the picture of the happy retriever on the package and read the small print behind the box. Are the top ingredients in the product some fort of protein? Good sources of protein include chicken, beef, and lamb. Any good commercial dog food have meat as half of its volume with vegetables coming second at 40% and only 10% grain.

Beware of the preservatives that go into many of the commercial dog-food products which might be dangerous to your pet, even causing death if eaten indiscriminately. A good vet or reliable canine health website would be a good resource to double-check the ingredients listed.

There is no dearth of pet stores or supermarkets that showcase aisles of high quality dog food. Before you fill your trolley up, ask a lot of questions. Most salespersons are trained to address specific customer queries and are eager to assist. To seem less suspicious, you could always start by making a positive enquiry about health products on the market for dogs and consider their recommendations. By looking for a products that is good for your dog rather than eliminating products that are bad, the chances are that you will have a happy and healthy pet by your side.

Another option is to cook the dog’s food at home just like the rest of the family. There are many recipes and suggestions for dog food easily available on the internet for the adventurous dog-owners but the nutrition ration of the food needs to remain the same. Meat being the most important ingredient should make half of it while vegetables comprise of 40% and the remainder 10% with grains. This would give the dog all the benefits available from commercial dog-food. Do ensure that the meat is cooked properly, as also the rice, oatmeal and grains.

Many Dog Owners take a decision to keep their dogs on a vegetarian diet which most experts say is acceptable. However, dogs are essentially carnivorous animals and need meat in their diet to be their healthiest selves. Eating meat regularly keeps a dog in good spirits. A dog who has to eat only vegetarian food might become bored and turn into a picky eater.

You also need to watch for signs of a multitude of dog food allergies. A few of these signs are: Itchy skin, ear infections that seem continual, hair loss, Increase in bowel movements, and constant itching. You would be wise to watch for these signs

After fixing the ration of nutrition in the dog’s diet, it is time to experiment. A dog’s food should not be seasoned but variety is always possible. There are some foods that should be completely avoided in the interest of the dog’s health, like garlic, avocados, grapes, mushrooms, raisins and chocolate.

It is a matter of trial and error to land upon the right dog food but with a few guidelines in mind the dog will surely benefit. Some points should be mandatory - checking out the ingredients on packaged dog food and paying attention to the quality of the dog food cooked at home. A happy and healthy dog would give its owners the least worry and the greatest joy. And it all begins with finding the right dog food!

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