In order to buy the best dog food, you need to determine first off the best type of diet for your dog. Puppies require high-calorie diets while large or overweight dogs require low-calorie diets. Older dogs who experience more than a few instances of rheumatism will require low-fat diets coupled with glucosomine while inactive dogs will require high-fiber diets. There are also dogs that will require prescription diets as they may be afflicted with medical problems like diabetes and allergies so to be sure, consult a qualified veterinarian before making any decisions.
The next thing you need to do is read the labels. There are many brands of dog food that claim to be more nutritious or more organic or more natural, but when you take a closer look at the ingredients, you'll find that these are mostly just high-fat and low in nutrients fillers. The best dog foods will typically contain higher amounts of chicken, lamb, beef or fish, along with rice and wheat to boost your dog's fiber and protein intake.
Choosing between dry and wet food will depend on what your dog likes but benefits-wise, dry food known as kibble is recommended since it cleans dog teeth better due to the fact that it doesn't have a high moisture content, which means it will also be easier to clean up after your dog because his stools will be harder and more compact. Plus, it is also cheaper than wet food since it costs less per serving. If your dog has dental problems, then wet food will be best since it is easier to chew. Wet food will also be better for dogs with digestive problems and those that need to lose weight or have diabetes because wet food has fewer carbohydrates.
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