01 Should I choose commercial grain or natural grain?

Commercial grain

There is another term for commercial grain called 4D grain. The so-called 4D refers to grain made from dead, diseased, dying, and disabled poultry and livestock. For parents who raise pets as children, this is equivalent to going to the farm and pulling a cart full of dead chickens and sick cows to feed. It’s disgusting to think about it!

What's more, long-term consumption of 4D dog food will make pets obese, prematurely aging, and even induce some kidney tumor diseases. Because this kind of 4D pet food has a high fat content and a lot of additives, it will put a huge burden on the pet's internal organs. .

Natural food

Feed or ingredients obtained entirely from vegetable, animal or mineral sources, unprocessed, or subjected to physical treatment, heat treatment, refining, purification extraction, hydrolysis, enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation, but which are not produced by chemical synthesis and do not contain chemical Synthetic additives or processing aids, except in quantities unavoidable in good manufacturing practice. (AAFCO’s official definition of natural grains)

02 How to read the ingredient list?

Many people who buy pet food have the habit of not checking the ingredient list and only pursue the best sales/affordable price. In fact, the ingredient list can best reflect the true face of pet food. The nutritional quality of pet food essentially depends on the raw materials and their proportions. According to the "Pre- "Packaged Food Labeling Standards" The first ingredient in the ingredient list should be the raw material with the most content, arranged in descending order according to the amount of raw material added

The following two ingredients often appear in the ingredient list of commercial grains

It is recommended not to buy it!

Otherwise, you are poisoning your master for a long time!

　(1) The first item on the ingredient list is rice/corn/corn flour/whole grains and other grains

According to regulations, the raw materials with the largest content should be ranked first, and the raw materials with the smallest content should be ranked last. If these grains are ranked first, it means that there is basically no meat in this bag of grain. Not only that, some grains are allergens to pets. Their gastrointestinal tract cannot fully digest plant proteins. Excessive consumption of grains will also increase the burden on the internal organs and lead to premature aging in all aspects of pets.

　(2) With a series of additives such as flavor ××, potassium sorbate, etc.

Everyone knows the harm of additives. Natural food is preserved with vitamin E instead of using various preservatives and additives., preservatives, flavor enhancers, and food attractants are all harmful but useless.

　03 Is there certification and recommendation from an authoritative organization?

Many pet foods call themselves

What is the best, what is the first, who recommends?

This may all be bragging

So what exactly is an authoritative organization?

The authoritative certification agencies that everyone is familiar with include▼

FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

The FDA has a huge influence in the United States and even around the world. It is known as the "Patron Saint of American Health." Its credibility and professionalism have won the trust of many experts and the general public

​www.fda.gov

There are also organizations that provide authoritative evaluation and recommendations for pet food

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WDJ(Whole Dog Journal)

The most prestigious in the United States, no commercial advertising

An independent professional pet media that relies solely on subscription income

Recognized as an authoritative pet magazine by pet owners around the world

​www.whole-dog-journal.com

　DFA (Dog food advisor)

Famous American dog food data information website

Dog food ingredient template analysis and recall information summary

​www.dogfoodadvisor.com

　04 Are sales and purchasing channels reliable?

There are counterfeit goods in the past, but there are dangerous goods in the future

Imported counterfeit pet food that has been exposed frequently

Or small workshop products of worrying quality

Let the shit shoveling officials not know how to choose

Domestic grain or imported grain?

Ⅰ Domestic Grain

Sales of domestically produced grains must be carried out in accordance with the relevant provisions of the State Council's "Regulations on the Administration of Feed and Feed Additives". However, in order to pursue profits, it is inevitable that some domestic manufacturers will fake everything from packaging to security codes.

Coupled with the mixed domestic distribution channels

Whether online orIf you are not careful offline, you may be fooled

Ⅱ Imported Grain

Imported grain must be sold regularly in China

① Go cross-border e-commerce

This requires qualification review certification documents provided by cross-border e-commerce companies

② Go for big trade

Then you need an import registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture

So for imported pet food

No matter where you buy it, shit-shoveling officials

You can ask if you have the above qualifications

ⅢPurchase Channels

Nowadays, they are generally e-commerce, pet stores, and pet exhibitions

Similarly, for online sales, you must choose a reliable online store

Such as Tmall, JD.com, Boqi, Epet, etc.

No matter where you buy it, you need it

Ask customer service to provide qualification documents to ensure authenticity

For offline purchases, you can choose to purchase at the Pet Culture Festival

We have a cute pet market that is cheaper than Double Eleven

Imported/domestic/high-end/affordable

All kinds of pet supplies

Furthermore, international pet food manufacturers have registered domestically in advance to have the qualifications to export to China, and their products have undergone strict customs quarantine and comply with my country's relevant safety standards

　05 Is it hypoallergenic

Ⅰ What is an allergy?

Ⅱ What causes allergies? Just like people, owners can also be allergic to some grains. Most of the commercial grains on the market contain various processed additives, grains and proteins

So the grain-free foods that are popular now are all formulated to prevent allergies. So if you buy grain-free foods, you don’t have to worry about allergies? In fact, many pet allergies are not due to the intake of grains, but may also be due to certain animals. Protein Allergy Many pet food formulas often contain a variety of animal proteins. Once a pet is allergic to this kind of pet food, it is difficult for the owner to tell which protein the pet is allergic to

Ⅲ Choose pet food with hypoallergenic formula

Pet food does not mean that the higher the protein, the more the better. Owners prone to allergies should choose pet food with a single protein source

In addition, long-term intake of the same kind of meat protein will also improve the health of pets.Sensitivity to this protein can cause allergic symptoms. Changing the protein source of pet food from time to time is one way, or choosing a protein source that is not available to domestic pets.

"New proteins" such as free-range or wild kangaroo meat, venison, etc. are all good choices