Leah Androski
reporter@greenepublishing.com
Choosing the healthiest dry dog food can often be frustrating. However, by knowing your dog’s breed, size and energy level, you can select a dry dog food that meets their needs. Here are some things to check before purchasing your next bag of dry dog food.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) placed some guidelines in order to ensure that the food is complete and balanced. If the dry dog food meets their standards, you should see a sticker on the label.
Focus on the nutrients your dog is receiving from the ingredients rather then just the ingredients themselves. Organic food needs to follow the requirements set by the USDA’s National Organic Program, human-grade needs to be edible by humans and natural food has to be made only from plant, animal or mined sources and cannot be produced by a chemically synthetic process. Checking the calories can also ensure that you are giving your dog the appropriate nutrients and proportions of food.
Dogs’ nutritional needs often vary from factors like age, size and their health. Before switching foods, ask your veterinarian about the different options of dry dog food that would work best for your dog.