Not exact matches
As consumers scrutinize nutrition
labels and ingredients on their own
foods, more and more are starting to do the same
with the products they feed their
dogs.
Such
food will be a bit more expensive, for sure, but the benefit of it will be incomparably higher than that of any other artificialy - made - kidney - liver - heart - intestine - preservative - flavoured - chowder
with a happy
dog and smiling man on the
label.
With the information you have learned in this buyer's guide you will be able to read the ingredient
labels on the dry
dog food you look at and know what you are reading and what to avoid.
They've become popular
with dog food companies because they look better on the
label than corn and customers don't object to these ingredients the way they do to grains.
Read the
labels on the
dog food to find a brand that uses quality animal proteins (chicken, lamb, beef etc.) over those
with fillers (protein by - products, meals, grains etc.).
The fiber that appears to be most tolerated by an EPI
dog, is usually a highly digestible
food that is low in poorly - fermentable fiber (to understand the difference in fibers (please read the section on fiber types on the fiber page) http://www.epi4dogs.com/fiberinthediet.htm. So, although not the only solution, it is usually most effective to start first
with a low fiber
food (coined «grain - free» by
dog food companies)... although PLEASE read the
label and try to start
with a
food that has 4 % or less fiber content in it..
We recommend feeding your puppy a high quality
dog food specifically formulated for puppies (look for
food manufactured by major companies
with «AAFCO» printed on the
label).
While not
labeled as a «limited - ingredient»
food, the ingredient list is simple and straightforward and... MORE many
dogs with sensitive stomachs have done well on this formula.
By understanding what pet
food labels communicate and by working
with your veterinarian or
dog nutritionist to decide how best to feed your
dog, you can compare options effectively and grade them to select the most appropriate products.
Finding a balance may seem complicated, but that is why
dog food manufacturers provide you
with the feeding guidelines on the
label.
Establish a balanced nutrition for your
dog with your vet and focus on providing the best options for your pet, not just a grain - free
food label.
Regardless of whether you feed your
dog dry or wet
food, start
with the manufacturer's guidelines on the
label for the amount to feed.
The best way to choose a
food for your new puppy is to read the ingredients on the
dog food label and discuss the
food with your breeder.
There are laws and regulatory bodies monitoring
dog food brands
with this
label, so you can rest assured that your
dog is following the best diet possible.
Look For High Quality Fat Sources on
Dog Food Labels Fats from poultry and fish sources not only help to keep cholesterol levels in check, but they also help your pet maintain a healthy skin and coat, metabolize vitamins, and last but not least, they can be tasty to your dog when mixed with other good ingredien
Dog Food Labels Fats from poultry and fish sources not only help to keep cholesterol levels in check, but they also help your pet maintain a healthy skin and coat, metabolize vitamins, and last but not least, they can be tasty to your
dog when mixed with other good ingredien
dog when mixed
with other good ingredients.
The
labels on
dog food with their complicated, scientific jar - gon and seemingly sound nutritional claims can fool even the most intelligent people into believing that the product behind the
label is conscientiously prepared and rigorously regulated through governmental control.
I discovered my lessons on Puppy Mills and Reading
Food Labels were being shared by my high school students
with their parents, and the parents were making positive changes in the family
dog or cat's lives!
If you are feeding your
dog a commercial diet
with the AAFCO
label, then the
food contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary to keep your
dog healthy.
If your
dog has had a recent respiratory infection, be sure to keep him or her at home for at least four weeks to allow the
dog to recover fully and to minimize the risk of spreading the infection to other
dogs.31 Be sure to clean and disinfect clothing, equipment, surfaces and hands after exposure to
dogs showing signs of respiratory disease to prevent transmission of infection to susceptible
dogs.26 In addition, routine cleaning of your
dog's
food and water bowls and toys
with soap and water may help prevent the spread of disease.26 Click here to see the
label text for Nobivac ® Canine Flu Bivalent vaccine.
FOOD AND MEDICATIONS: All food and medications must be labeled with your dogs first and last na
FOOD AND MEDICATIONS: All
food and medications must be labeled with your dogs first and last na
food and medications must be
labeled with your
dogs first and last names.
I read
with interest in the February issue your lead article about the Guaranteed Analysis on
dog food labels — and came away...
Q I read
with interest in the February issue your lead article about the Guaranteed Analysis on
dog food labels — and came away frustrated that
dog food labels will not be like people
food labels for the foreseeable future, making it next to impossible to compare nutrient levels in two different
dog foods.
Having a better understanding of
dog nutrition will enable owners to read
labels with confidence and choose
dog food ingredients that are truly healthy and not just popular due to some fad or other.
Also,
dog owners
with dogs that have protein - specific allergies (such as an allergy to chicken) should always read the full ingredients
label before switching to a Wysong
dog food formula.
For example, working
dogs, or very active
dogs, will do better on an adult
food with a higher calorie content, whereas more sedentary
dogs may benefit from a less calorie rich diet
labeled «Lite», or «Weight Control» (14).
Beef isn't the first ingredient, as you might expect
with a
food called «
dog food with beef and vegetables» but the FDA doesn't require beef to be the first ingredient according to their
labeling rules.
You read the nutritional
labels on your
food before you buy it — you should do the same
with your
dog's
food.
With a clear understanding of just how digestible and, therefore, more nutritionally valuable a particular source of protein can be, check the ingredients
label on your own
dog's
food.
Watch those «low fat» and «weight management»
labels on
dog food, as they could actually be laden
with unnecessary weight loading carbs.
Consumers want a high quality
dog food with full disclosure
labels and definitive ingredients.
By putting rice on the
label, Blue Buffalo tells you their
dog food has whole grains, such as brown rice, oats and barley, to supply your
dog with the complex carbohydrates that he needs for energy.
If you see a
dog food labeled as supplemental, consult
with your vet before you buy it for your
dog.
It would be prudent for all pet
food manufacturers, especially after the massive pet
food recall in the U.S. in the spring of 2007 that resulted in the suffering of uncounted numbers of
dogs and cats, to clearly indicate on the pet
food container
labels how they can be reached by pet owners and veterinarians
with product related questions and concerns.
As
with human organically
labeled food, quality of organic
dog food varies.
With the new pet
food laws enforced by the FDA,
dog food labels now contain calorie requirements for pets.
So okay, you don't want to have to go through this exercise
with each and every
dog food on the market — you'll need spend weeks reading through
labels in supermarkets and pet stores!
Whole
Dog Journal's Approved list is based on assessments of dry dog food ingredients along with the «Guaranteed Analysis» anyone can find on food labe
Dog Journal's Approved list is based on assessments of dry
dog food ingredients along with the «Guaranteed Analysis» anyone can find on food labe
dog food ingredients along
with the «Guaranteed Analysis» anyone can find on
food labels.
In our last post, we discussed the problems
with using the feeding instructions on
dog food labels.
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Dog food ratings high enough to make the list are tough to come by, as there are very few brands that consistently pass our Healthy
Label Test
with flying colors.
The following natural puppy
foods topped out our Healthy
Label Test
dog food ratings
with a 5 out of 5:
If you are looking for an organic
dog food then ensure that it has the appropriate
label — just like you would
with your own
foods.
Although it has become far easier to find
dog food made
with high quality and even human grade ingredients, learning to read
labels is the primary factor in distinguishing good
dog food from bad.
We struggled
with low grain low fat
food mixes
with enzymes but found a winner
with Biocase V enzyme powder found on Amazon and Wellness grain free kibble (dark brown bag, green lettering), Wellness grain free cans of lamb, chicken or turkey (tan
labels), and Nature's Recipe grain - free wet
dog food in cans (which are getting harder to find).
Every
dog food comes
with a guaranteed analysis
label, which lists the formula's minimum percentage of protein and fat, and maximum percentage of fiber and moisture.
Why it works:
With this Twitter post, which was linked to a picture of one of the
dogs in the Canine CellMates program, Red Bandanna calls attention to its community service efforts and private -
label pet
food brand in one fell swoop.
Simon Beaulieu, a marketing and advertising representative for Elmira Pet Products (an Ontario, Canada - based company that manufactures pet
food for private -
label and under the Nutram brand), agrees that feeding a
dog grain - free
food with levels too high in protein and fat could cause the animal to gain weight, especially if the
dog isn't doing a lot of exercising.
With the constant flow of
dog food recalls it's important more than ever to know how to read your
dog's
food label, know where your
dog food is being manufactured and where they are getting their ingredients from.
All
dog food manufacturers are required by law to display an ingredient list on the
label with ingredients listed in descending order by weight.
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