Dog food can be prepared independently from natural products (the so-called natural), or you can choose from industrial food. As a rule, owners prefer to buy drying - dry food in granules. It is with his choice that beginners in dog breeding have problems.
The choice of dry food by class
First of all, it is worth noting that there are many budget options for dry food, the names of which are heard thanks to massive advertising. These are economy class products. However, most dog handlers adhere to the position that it is better to feed the dog with premium and super premium food. The most accessible from the first category of dog food will be the brands "Proplan", "Royal Canin", "Dog Chow", "Brit" and others.
Foods of a more elite level are sold 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, for example, premium dog food has up to 30% of meat in the composition, usually chicken, and super premium dry food can include 40-60% of meat products, and the line may contain suggestions and with lamb. The latter are more preferable, but also more expensive. The filler in dry dog food is a variety of cereals (usually rice). The composition of expensive ready-made feeds is balanced, it includes all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Choosing dry food according to the size of the dog
The choice of ready-made dry food for dogs 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 spayed / neutered;
- medicated feed.
The packaging of any dry dog food indicates the weight limits of the animal, guided by which you can determine which dog food is best for your pet. It is worth noting that expensive ready-made super-premium products will not always be the best choice for your dog, sometimes food may not be suitable due to allergies to any product.
Owners select their dog's food by trial and error and, starting with expensive foods, often find the optimal composition in a cheaper line. Therefore, the best dog food does not have to be expensive.
Where to buy dog food
Industrial feed products are widely represented in any, even the smallest, pet store. Today you can buy dog food in the online store, but you need to choose trusted suppliers in order not to get a fake or expired product. It is advisable to read reviews of dog food from a particular store before buying. If you have just adopted a puppy from a breeder, you better ask what he gave the baby, and continue feeding the dog with the same product at least in the first months.
In summary, we can say that the majority of owners prefer to buy premium dog food for pets, based on the optimal price-quality ratio.
