If they are eating
low quality kibble that is high in carbohydrates — or if they eat too many low - protein table scraps — you may find that simply increasing the percentage of calories from protein will help them feel more satiated.
These protein sources are often found in
low quality kibble and should be avoided!
Many of the ingredients in
low quality kibble lack nutritional value, most of it is lost to bowel movements, and the pet's health is compromised by a poor diet.
Pricey, but not that much higher than other
lower quality kibble, totally worth it.
Not exact matches
High
quality kibbles that are
low in carbohydrates work well for companion dogs with
low activity levels.
Current treatment for her diabetes includes a
low fat,
low carb diet (she's on a high
quality kibble right now) and twice daily insulin injections.
-- Rendered fats are usually used to add flavor to
low -
quality kibbles and they can easily be contaminated or come from
low -
quality sources.
It's
low cost for a
quality kibble.
Like potato pancakes with duck gravy baked into a nutritious
kibble, the protein in this food is human grade and the potatoes keep carbs
low but high
quality and aid digestion.
When you hear the homemade diet advocates say «
kibble kills» they are talking about this very
low quality food, not the high end or prescription diets recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Could someone tell me why the purina healthy morsels is the only food my 12 months old dogo argentino would digest perfectly??? Everywhere I look on the web, it's all
lowest ratings, horrible stories and such but case is that after trying to have her on high (er)
quality products like Blue Buffalo, INNOVA, Solid Gold, I experimented having her back on Purina (the first food she had when I got her from the shelter 8 months ago) and then it's all perfect stools, shiny coat, WAY less shedding than with the aforementioned seemingly «better»
kibbles (which would all, with no exception, give her gas, loose stools, bad breath, crazy shedding)...?
Opt for a top
quality, nutrient - rich
kibble that meets his age, size and activity levels and is high in protein /
low in fillers such as carbs.
Low quality, highly processed pet foods — in particular dry
kibble, which lacks the moisture content and
quality protein pets need — are being linked to many of the degenerative diseases seen in pets today.
One last thing I would like to add is that if you switch your dog from a very
low quality food like Purina dog chow,
kibbles and bits, Alpo, or even Beneful to blue buffalo then you should expect very loose stools and a digestive upset.
An all -
kibble diet may not be providing your dog with the nutrients he or she needs, especially if it's a
lower -
quality brand.
That said, a decent -
quality semi-moist food is a healthier option than a
low - grade budget
kibble option as far as the nutrients it delivers.
The ingredient
quality of cheap pet food is generally
lower, but the range of food brands and recipes used is so large, Whole Dog Journal is confident you'll be able to find a suitable
kibble for your dog.
The answer to your aging dog's new nutritional needs is to drop the
low -
quality dog
kibble, and opt for something that is nutritious and designed for the aging canine.