Dog Food Brands
There are a great many types and brands of dried dog food on the market and it can be hard choosing the most suitable one. First of all let’s talk about what dried dog food is and how it compares to other types of dog food.
Dried dog food is simply dog food that has been baked or cooked into small, hard biscuits. It is a good and complete source of nutrition and the crunching and chewing of the dried food acts like an abrasive against the teeth, removing plaque and stimulating the gums it can help keep teeth and gums in good condition. Dried dog food offers the additional benefits of not smelling like tinned, wet, dog food can and it’s easy to serve because you simply pour the required measurement into the dog’s bowl.
Most leading dog food brands such as Science Plan Dog Food develop many ranges of their dog food depending on whether your dog is puppy, adult, senior, specific breed or even having a sensitive stomach. But which food is the best for your puppy or adult dog?
If your dog is still a puppy (or under 18 months) look at the various brands of puppy food. These are usually non-breed specific because puppy food contains different levels of ingredients. Puppies need different quantities of certain vitamins and nutrients, just like human babies. Puppy food also tends to be split by the size of the breed (small, medium and large). Now you should be able to narrow down your choice of puppy food by size and age.
Many dog food manufacturers split their ranges by specific breeds and size of breeds so choosing food for an adult dog is sometimes a little easier depending on what your priorities are. If you decide to simply go off the size of your dogs breed, all that is left is narrowing down the manufacturer and maybe the flavour of dog food such as chicken, beef or rabbit (which does tend to be the dogs preference which is where samples come in handy!). Or you can choose a range that has been developed specifically for certain breeds such as boxer dog food.
The other factors that can be considered in your choice include personal preference. Brands such as Skinners are animal friendly i.e. not tested on animals during product development. Price is also an important factor. Your dog could get an upset stomach or even go on ‘hunger strike’ if you were to switch brands due to cost. So do make sure you will be able to keep up the costs of the dog food on a regular and ongoing basis.
Handy hint: Many households have more than one dog so why not try to get them all on the same brand.
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