Dry dog food: the rules of choice
Dry dog food: the rules of choice
Dog food can be prepared by yourself fromnatural products (the so-called naturalka), but can be selected from industrial feeds. As a rule, owners prefer to buy drying - dry food in granules. It is with his choice in beginners in dog breeding that problems arise.
The choice of dry food in class
First of all, it is worth noting that there isa lot of budget options for dry feeds, whose names are heard through massive advertising. This is economy class products. However, most dog handlers adhere to the position that it is better to feed the dog with premium food and superpremium. The most accessible of the first category of dog food will be the brands "Proplan", "Royal Canin", "Dog Chau", "Brit" and others.
Feeds of a more elite level go under the names"Ekanuba", "Hills", Orijen, "Biomill", "Akana", Innova, Canidae, GO Natural, Now Natura and others. Differences in the class of dog food are actually expressed in the composition of the product, so, premium dog food has up to 30% of meat in the composition, usually it is chicken, and dry food superpremium can include 40-60% of meat products, and in the lineup there may be suggestions and with lamb's meat. The latter are more preferable, but also more expensive. Filler in dry food for dogs are different cereals (more often rice). The composition of expensive finished feed is balanced, it includes all the necessary vitamins and trace elements.
Choosing a dry food for the size of a dog
Choose a ready dry dog food should be based on the age, weight, activity of the pet. Industrial feeds are divided into categories:
- for puppies, for juniors, for adult dogs, in a number of brands there is a position for the elderly;
- for large, small, medium breeds;
- for active dogs, for sterilized / castrated;
- medicinal forages.
On the packaging of any dry dog foodthe weight limits of the animal, focusing on which you can determine which dog food is best for your pet. It is worth noting that not always expensive finished products superpremium class will be the best choice for your dog, sometimes the feed may not be suitable because of the allergy to a product.
Owners select their dog's diettrial and error and, starting with expensive feeds, often find the optimal composition in a cheaper line. Therefore, the best dog food does not necessarily have to be expensive.
Where to buy dog food
Industrial feed products are widely representedin any, even the smallest, pet store. Today you can buy dog food and online store, but you need to choose a proven supplier, so as not to get a fake or delayed goods. It is advisable to get acquainted with reviews about dog food from a particular store before purchasing. If you just took a puppy from a breeder, you better ask what he gave the baby, and continue feeding the dog with the same product even in the first months.
Summarizing, we can say that premium dog food is preferred by most owners to pets, based on the optimal price-quality ratio.
