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Buying By-products, Soy & Corn Or Real Meat In Pet Foods?

submitted: May 10th 2008 | by: RebeccaFoxton | Total views: 14 | Word Count: 488 | |

Most people consider their dog to be their best friend, which if you do too, you want to make sure your friend is healthy and eats only foods that are good for him.

Choosing the right pet foods for your dog is vital, but with so many dog food brands on the market ranging from all natural dog food, dry dog food, premium dog foods and so on, how can you make an informed decision about pet nutrition?

When comparing pet foods, the first place to look is the list of ingredients on the back. This is a very simple way of knowing what you are feeding your dog. If you start comparing ingredient lists as you shop, you begin to get a feel for what is real dog food, and what is just waste products of other processes with fancy packaging and slick marketing.

Deciding on a dog food isn't as hard as you may think; just read over the ingredients to determine the pros and cons. You're on the right path if the first ingredients are human-grade whole meat, and you're being led astray if the ingredients are primarily corn, soy and other fillers and by-products.

Left to their own devices about dog nutrition, dogs would probably pass on dogs food. Treats are much more appetizing! They certainly wouldn't choose diet dog food! But choosing and rationing the right amount of treats vs. food will greatly affect your dog's health.

If your dog suffers from food allergies (a growing trend), then take care to choose the right products that promote good dog nutrition for optimum health. The right balance of food groups, with essential vitamins and minerals is as good for pets as it is for us.

The majority of us realize that natural pet foods, such as raw dog food, are superior to others, and some feed their dogs only organic food, but each person has to do the correct thing for himself/herself and the pet, taking into consideration time factors, price of various foods and knowledge of nutrition.

Many companies make pet foods which are designed to directly address a dog's nutrition. Supplements may be necessary depending on the general health of your dog, its age and its diet. However, just like in humans, if the diet is adequate and balanced it should be enough to properly address all the nutritional needs.

When you are trying to decide upon a dog food, or puppy food for that matter, read the ingredient list printed on the side or back of the container. Look at the first few items, as these are what make up most of the contents, and make sure there aren't any byproducts. Never buy a pet food that contains byproducts.

Although your dog may like pet food, dogs sometimes eat other things which may actually be harmful for them, for example chocolate. Chocolate is a classic example of toxic foods for dogs, so please check before giving your dog a treat!

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About the Author

Author Rebecca Foxton wants to help you bring your pet brilliant health with Fortiflora. Check out her nutrition tips for pet owners, and read her dog supplements articles on Dog Buffs.

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