Choosing
the right grub for your dog can prove to be a daunting affair - especially you
find yourself getting baffled by the “premium” and not so ”branded”
products-lining the racks of hobby stores and pet shops alike. You will
probably wonder; what does “premium” food have to do with my pet’s health?
Well, read on for more inputs into why choosing the right food is important.
Why “Premium”?
Knowing
the right sources of nutrients and finding the products that contain the same
is not as easy as it seems at the very outset. While most products boast of
specific percentages of nutrients, they may not be fully equipped to take care
of all the requirements of your pets. Dog foods often differ in their
formulations, quality of ingredients and overall nutritional value. The ones
marked “premium” typically boast of higher standards and add more value to the
meals of your pets.
Why is “Premium” food better?
Most
pet owners would know that the nutritional needs of their dogs and cats are
based on the activity level, age, temperament, physical makeup and environment.
Here, you should make a careful analysis of the specific requirements of your
pet (as per its breed and environment) and choose “premium “products that are
specially manufactured to take care of their immediate nutritional
requirements. If you are still confused about brand that should make it to your
shopping list, contact your vet - he will prove to be your best friend in
need.
Premium
dog products are better sources of proteins, contain no artificial dyes and
have additional quantities of vitamins and antioxidants. It’s obvious, better
ingredients lead to better pet health and alleviate all concerns of
digestibility and other metabolic issues - the right way. Moreover, a premium
dog food product helps you save too - as the quantity of food required to
provide the same level of nutrition (as that provided by low quality food) is
much less. These products are also tastier - thus reducing the quantity of
wastage.
Dog foods - what to look for?
When
you go through the analysis of nutrients mentioned on the backside of their
package, you will find that quality dog foods have the appropriate levels of
fiber, protein and fat in them. Just make sure that the bulk of protein content
is not derived from plant sources but from poultry and meaty sources. Most
commonly found pet food items are cheaper than their “premium” counterparts and
have a high percentage of wheat, gluten, corn, soy, bone meal and meat as their
sources of protein. In a nutshell, look for quality proteins, natural
preservatives like vitamin E or oil of rosemary, the right antioxidants and so
forth.
Choosing the
best food for your dog
Choosing the best food for your dog is more important than you think. It
makes your pet healthy and jovial and keeps any health and malnutrition issues
at bay. Affordable, of good quality and available in your local stores with
ease, these “premium“ products are your right choice - just go for them.
