Many pet owners believe that dog foods are created equal and provide all the nutrients their pet’s needs to be healthy. Unfortunately this is not true and selecting the wrong dog food can have a big impact on your pet’s health. Most dog foods don’t provide all of your dog’s nutritional needs.
People has to brush and floss their teeth daily to keep their teeth, tongue, and gums in perfect condition. A study has recently shown a link between good oral health in people and a lower risk of heart disease. If good oral health can have such a big affect on people, then it only makes sense to think of the impact it can have on man’s best friend.
As more companies jump into the competitive market of pet nutrition, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the average consumer to tell which one is the best for their pet. Many considerations must be taken into account when you choose a dog food, in particular any allergies that your dog may have. For example, many dogs cannot tolerate beef products, while others have a sensitivity to lamb.
Canines have specific nutritional needs, similar to people. Also like people, they advance through multiples stages of development. As their bodies change, so too, do their nutritional requirements. The needs of pups are different than those of adult dogs. The needs of adults are different than those of senior canines. It’s important for owners to recognize and accommodate these changing needs.
Soybean meal, wheat or wheat middlings, corn gluten meal, corn meal, whole/crushed corn, and maize are often used for their protein. They cost a lot less to include in a treat than the superior quality carbs or real-meat protein like chicken. Soybean meal, ground corn and wheat are also common pet allergens, so be careful with them.
