It's a safe bet that you've heard the old adage, "You are what you eat." In large part, whether you're a dog or a human, it's true. If you want your dog to live a healthy, active life, you have to feed them a healthy nutritious diet.
For older dogs, quality food becomes even more important. Just like humans, as dogs age, health issues are more likely. However, feeding nutritious foods rich in all natural vitamins and minerals can build a healthy immune system for your best friend. A healthy immune system has the ability to fight off disease and illness.
Foods to AvoidThe best way to choose a food for your dog is to take a close look at the ingredients. In most cases, you get what you pay for, and the cheaper brands of dog food contain fillers and bi-products that are not healthy for your beloved friend. When scanning the ingredients on a dog food package, try to avoid these harmful ingredients:
Meat or poultry by-products:Meat and poultry by-products are not good for your dog. By-products cannot be used in foods that are meant for human consumption, but for some reason, is allowed to be used for animal consumption. Things that can be typically found in a by-product include bones, blood, intestines, feet, feathers and ligaments.
Corn:Corn is used as filler and unfortunate is often the number one source of protein in many foods. Not only is it very difficult for dogs to digest, it is a poor source of protein for dogs. The protein source should be meat.
Food by-products:Just like meat and poultry by-products, dog food may contain by-products from other food sources, such as brewer's rice.
Preservatives:Chemical preservatives are not good for your dog. Preservatives are chemicals used to preserve food, and if eaten every day, the chemicals can build up in your dogs system, causing detrimental effects. You can usually tell if something is a preservative by the weird name. For example, Propylene Glycol and Ethoxyquin are chemical preservatives that are sometimes found in dog food. Avoid entirely.
Rendered Animal Fat:Sometimes dog food will contain rendered animal fat, which is basically fat that is deemed unfit for human consumption. It's also unhealthy for your dog. Instead, look for naturally preserved poultry or meat fat.
Sugar:Sugar and sweeteners can cause diabetes in your dog, and should be avoided.
Before buying dog food for your senior dog or dog of any age for that matter, you should pay close attention to what that food contains. Avoid the above ingredients at all costs. Your dog will thank you.
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