How to choose between all the varieties of dog food available at grocery stores when choosing between yogurt flavors is a dilemma for you? Consumers should surely not base their choice on what is advertised on the packages. We change our own diet regularly to add some novelty to our routine. However, we cannot do the same with our dog's diet. If the dog food you pick is unbalanced, the dog will be suffering from malnutrition for as long as you keep buying that same food. What follows are some tips that should help you better understand the difference between different types of dog food:
All dog food bags should display the AAFCO certificate or label. The AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) develops and implements laws, regulations, standards and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, distribution and sale of animal feeds. The AAFCO certificate is a guarantee that the product has been controlled and approved as being safe for dogs. Dog food bags also display the list of ingredients they contain in order of quantity, which should be indication of whether or not they are going to meet your dog's needs. The AAFCO requires that the ingredients that has the biggest proportion in terms of weight be listed first. In a descending order of weight, the ingredients should also be stated by their specific names and not a general terminology such as "grain" instead of "corn."
Most types of dog food one can find at the grocery store are intended for all dogs, regardless of their age, race, or health condition. This type of generic dog food might therefore not be the optimal source of nutrition for all dogs. Specialized products, i.e. those intended to control the dog's weight for example, or those that are more adapted to the pet's age, can be equally puzzling in their variety. The grocery store employees would probably know as much about those products as you do, so you need to ask the vet for specific advice about your dog's diet.
One varying element between dog food brands is pricing. Are high prices a guarantee for better quality? Not always.
In top of the range dog food, the origin of the ingredients varies little. Regardless of the season or the price of the ingredients, the latter will have the same origin, hence the same quality, week after week. That is difference when it comes to cheaper cat food coupons. For, suppliers would get their ingredients wherever they are the cheapest. This explains the fluctuating quality of their ingredients
Indicating the nature and proportion of the basic nutrients helps ensure a specific product meets minimum requirements, but does not solve the problem of what specific product is best for your dog. That is why it is the consumers' responsibility to demand more information regarding the origin and type of ingredients contained in dog food coupons.
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