How To Do Your Own Dog Food Comparison Of The
Most Popular Dog Food Brands
Using Our Guide, You Can Easily Compile A Dog Food Comparison For Yourself!
Take the time to research the different dog food ratings and carefully review dog food. When collecting information for your dog food comparison, know that a quality dog food will never be masked by cheap ingredients such as corn.
Take a look at this example ingredient label:
Ground corn, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten meal, whole wheat flour, animal fat
What your dog is getting with this food is alot of corn mixed with an inferior protein source. Chicken by-product meal contains no muscle meat and is an inferior source of protein that contains many parts of the chicken including the head, intestines and feet, but law prohibits feathers.
Chicken Meal on the other hand delivers an excellent source of protein deriving from muscle meat and a fraction of bone. Corn gluten is a by product of corn and a cheap filler used to absorb toxins. Finally, throw in some flour and a source of unknown fat and place it in a "warm and fuzzy" package.
Does this sound healthy? Does your dog suffer with reoccurring skin, ear and digestive problems? With foods like this a dog can never be nutritionally satisfied. Have you ever gone to restaurant and ordered something that just didn't satisfy you, you walk away hungry.
Meat Based Quality Dog Food
When compiling your dog food comparison, remember that the primary ingredient and protein source in any quality dog food should be meat, not meat by-products, not grain, but MEAT. If the source is beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, etc., that first ingredient must be the source of where the meat comes from.
An example would be: chicken or chicken meal; not chicken by-products which could contain parts that a dog in the wild "would not eat". Not corn meal, flour or corn gluten meal; the name of the MEAT should be first.
Fruits, Veggies And Absorbable Grains
Fruits And Veggies
Your dog food comparison should include fruits and veggies, all delivering vital nutrients and antioxidents. Some excellent sources include apples, cranberries, blueberries, alfalfa, peas and carrots.
While some manufacturers of quality dog food will use fresh unprocessed fresh fruits and veggies, others will use a powder form in dog food; consider both acceptable for your dog food comparison.
Grains
When gathering your dog food comparison and comparing dog food ratings, we recommend avoiding brands that list any source of grain as the first ingredient. Again, many large dog food companies like the ones you see in supermarkets or the large pet store chains, intice innocent pet owners with cute t.v. commercials, magazine ads and colorful packaging all displaying a nice balance of meat, grain and veggies.
Yet, many of these dog foods are anything but nutritionally sound. Their primary source of protein is often corn or corn gluten. While grains too deliver protein, it is much more difficult for dogs to digest plant proteins which is where grains come from. Unlike humans, dogs lack the necessary digestive enzymes needed to break down and digest grains. Using the above example; we believe this is why many dogs suffer with chronic ear, skin and other health problems.
Refined Grains vs Whole Grains
Once mill processed to remove the bran and germ, Refined Grains provide little value to any food, but extends the shelf life for manufacturers.
Whole Grains include the entire grain kernel; the bran, the germ and the endosperm making it so nutritious. Although grains are not necessary in the canine diet, whole grains are a source of carbohydrates, fiber and protein.
Manufacturers of all natural and holistic quality dog food understand the need for Whole Grains in order to provide vitamins, minerals and fiber. When compiling your dog food comparison, remember that whole grains provide four times the fiber compared to refined grains.
Enzymes Replace The Lost Nutrients In Dog Food
While most family dogs eat some sort of dry kibble dog food, nature intended dogs to eat a raw diet much like his ancestors. It is critical to provide your dog with the nutrients that he is missing from a raw diet in order to thrive.
The loss of these important nutrients effects a dogs skin, ears, causes excessive shedding and weakens the immune system. Stool problems, digestive issues, weight loss and poor health often disappear.
You can replace the missing nutrients by adding enzymes to your dog's daily diet. This is a simple process that can make a world of difference in your dog's health. Keep in mind that your dog should still see a Veterinarian to rule out serious disease. In the event that your dog suffers from continuous health problems and your Veterinarian can't seem to to help, we strongly recommend placing your dog on
Enzymes And Probiotics. Dogs with large quantities of positive bacteria are better equipped to stop the growth of harmful organisms. It is also critical to place your dog on probiotics anytime he is taking antibiotics.
We would like to share our own success story with you regarding Total-Zymes And Total-Biotics. Our yellow lab had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor within her bowel. After the surgery she had very painful bowel movements to the point that she would scream. She had a constant feeling of having to move her bowels and each time we let her oustide, she would try. She would push and strain to the point that she would often bleed.
Since everything looked good on the inside,
the Surgeon had no idea of how to treat her. We changed her diet and everything would look good for a day or two and then the screaming would start all over again. Not knowing what else to do, we placed her on Probiotics, Enzymes and a high quality grain free dog food. The results were simply amazing and almost immediate. After only two days, she was like a new dog. The screaming and the urgency to go had stopped.
Quality Dog Food
Quality dog food whether canned, dry or both will result in a healthier dog. A healthy coat and skin, fewer digestive problems and firmer, smaller stools. Your dog will absorb more of the necessary nutrients and less will be passed. Smaller stools are an indicator that his body is getting what he needs and it also means less stool in your yard!
For the love of your dog, take a minute and compile a dog food comparison:
We Never Recommend Supermarket Brands of Food For Dogs
Alpo --- Eukanuba --- Iams --- Nutro --- Biljac --- Pedigree --- Purina
We Recommend Only All Natural Dog Food And Holistic Dog Food Brands
The following brands of dog food are just a few of our favorites:
Orijen Pet Foods ---EVO Grain Free Dog Food --- Natures Variety --- Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet Formula
A Dog Food Comparison Is Well Worth Your Time!
| PLEASE READTo Use A Raised Dog Bowl Or Not! Despite claims that raised bowls contribute to Bloat, we continue to believe that elevated dog feeders reduce canine digestive stress and reduce air intake. This is extremely important for the large breeds
and any dog that gulps their food. Many respected Breeders and Veterinarians still recommend raised feeders for large deep chested dogs that might be susceptible to "Bloat".Read more on why we feel this way:
"Bloat" is a common and very serious life threatening condition that can happen at any time usually 2-6 hours after eating. The dog's belly fills with air and the dog is unable to release the air. If this condition occurs and the stomach actually flips, dog owners have approximately thirty minutes to get the dog to the vet. AGAIN, THIS IS A DEADLY CONDITION WITH NO TIME TO WASTE. Raised dog bowls also put less strain on the dog's neck, back and joints.
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