Best Dog Food For Your Dog: What You Need To Know
Best Dog Food For Your Dog: What You Need To Know

When buying dog food from the store, it’s important to first check the label for ingredients. The ingredients will be listed in the order of the amount from highest to lowest. Ideally, you’ll want a meat to be listed first, such as chicken, lamb, or beef. Eggs may also be high on the list. Grains such as wheat and flour should be low on the list or not appear at all. Check the bag to make sure the food is formulated for your dog’s age, breed, and weight, and ask your veterinarian about appropriate serving sizes.

Unfortunately, reading the label may not be enough to determine if a dog food is healthy. Many manufacturers know how to manipulate labels to make food sound more healthy and appealing. They don’t, for instance, have a good way of indicating whether the food has more meat protein than grain protein. Also, terms like “human-grade” and “70 percent organic” don’t have legal definitions. They’re basically meaningless.