So you are wondering if the dog food you are feeding is really good for your canine.
Maybe you heard that your particular brand of dog food is bad for your dog.
Here I will try to explain what to look for as well as the ingredients and how they measure up to what you are currently feeding. Please keep in mind dog food is essential to their health as for most it is their main source of nutrition.
Some easy tips are:
Do not buy dog food that contains BHT or BHA, they are chemical preservatives and could be harmful.
Do not buy food that has by-products in it; these are often left over from is given to the human market. That means by-products could be feet, intestines, necks etc.
Grains that are often difficult to digest like corn, wheat, gluten and soy, are often used as a protein source instead of meat. This is not healthy and in addition can cause allergies.
Now we get into the fun part!
The first 5 ingredients play a significant role in the overall nutritional make up of a dog food
What are the protein sources? I believe the primary source should come from quality animal protein, not vegetable protein or grain....