Regular dog food manufacturers will list true and clear raw material tables and analysis guaranteed value tables on the packaging. Combining the two tables can determine whether the basic ingredients of this dog food are good or bad.

Selection criteria:

1. The order of raw materials is very important

The dog food raw material list is sorted by raw material content, the higher the content, the higher the content. In addition to vegan dog food, high-quality dog ​​food should contain at least 1-2 meat ingredients in the top 10, and top dog food may have fresh meat ingredients in the top 10.

　2. Meat powder is not necessarily inferior to fresh meat

Fresh meat has good palatability and high nutritional value, but the disadvantage is that it has a lot of water, relatively low protein content, and high cost, making dog food very expensive.

Meat powder has undergone multiple processing, and some of its nutrients will be lost, but it contains less water, high protein content, and low cost, making the final dog food more affordable;

When choosing, be sure to choose meats with clear names, such as "chicken" and "beef". Do not choose vague terms such as "animal meat".

3. Complete protein is high-quality protein

Milk, eggs, fish, and meat provide complete protein, which is most easily converted and utilized by dogs and is most helpful for growth and development.

Soybeans, corn and other plants provide incomplete protein, which is not very helpful for physical development. If they are ranked at the top of the raw material list, the protein ratio of this grain is high but it has little nutrition.

4. Pay close attention to the fat content

Older dogs or adult dogs during the weight loss period should choose dog food with low fat content, while puppies should choose dog food with higher protein and fat content.

5. Imported dog food: Look for the “AAFCO” and “FDA” logos

6. Domestic dog food: regular manufacturers, preferably with OEM export qualifications

Note:

1. Don’t choose bulk dog food: they may come from black workshops without any safety and health supervision, and use the carcasses of animals that have been poisoned or died abnormally as raw materials. Poor quality ingredients can lead to gastrointestinal problems, allergies and obesity, and may even damage the brain, leading to unstable temper and poor concentration., hyperactivity and other problems.

2. Don’t choose dog food that contains chemical ingredients: The raw material list should not contain ingredients such as “artificial preservatives”, “flavors” and “pigments”. These chemical ingredients will damage the dog’s kidneys and liver.