Purina? Iams? Blue Buffalo? Oh my!

Having trouble deciding what pet food is best for your dog/cat? The array of options in the pet food aisle can feel overwhelming when they’re all claiming to be the best on the market for your animal. Follow these tips to make sure you’re choosing something that is healthy, affordable, and animal-approved.
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• Dog Food
  • A good dog food contains a mixture of high-quality meats, vegetables, grains, and fruits. 
  • Make sure you’re buying food that corresponds with the stage of your dog’s life – for example, puppies should be fed a puppy formula or an “all life stages” food.
  • Don’t worry about “animal byproducts.” These include organs and entrails, which often contain more nutrients than the muscle meat consumed by humans.
  • Read the label. One of the first things you should look for on a label is the statement “complete and balanced.” Complete and balanced diets must contain the minimum amount of all of the nutrients necessary for dogs, which is also indicated in the “guaranteed analysis.”
• Cat Food
  • For cats, protein from premium animal sources should be the focus of their diets.
  • When looking for the best cat food, look for food where a source of animal protein is the first ingredient on the list along with animal fats and limited carbohydrates.
  • Never purchase a cat food that is made with corn, wheat, or soy ingredients or one that uses artificial additives like colors, flavors, or preservatives.

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