Understanding Dog Information

At this point when most of us are placing much emphasis on health and wellness, many dog owners still tend to disregard making informed dog food choices. This is not surprising to know because on a daily basis, unsuspecting dog owners are presented with visually interesting advertisements by various dog food brands claiming that their products are veterinary recommended or 100% natural balance dog food. With the dizzying dog food choices shouting at you, you're probably confused where to get the right information that would certify your food choice is indeed appropriate for your pet. However, if you would just take the time to read the label of your pet's food, you will definitely gain basic knowledge as to whether what you're feeding to your pet is healthy or not.

The first thing that you would see on a dog information label is the general display information that contains the name of the dog food. This is where you will also find the benefits class information which speaks of the benefits that your pet can yield from eating such dog food such as hair maintenance, nutrition level, weight loss, etc. The canine class information is also contained in this information, which specifically pertains to the correct age and category of canines that the food should be fed to such as puppy level or adult level. Product quantity is also outlined on the basic information.

The next dog information found either at the back or sides of commercial dog food products are more ingredient specific. Here, you would know the general analysis of protein and fat found in the dog food, along with the amount of water and fiber contents. Check on the phosphorous level of your dog food choice, and be sure that it contains the right amount of such mineral as excessive phosphorous could induce renal disease to your dog, which if left unattended could shorten his life. Nonetheless, never buy a dog food product that contains animal by-products, fillers like corn as well as artificial colors and flavoring as these ingredients could profoundly alter your pet's diet. Sadly though, almost all commercial brands contain these ingredients, and often they are major ingredients in the food.

Because most commercial dog food brands contain almost the same information, some of which are just copies of other brands, it is still hard to find the right brand for your pet. Today, much attention is given from the benefits that can be derived from feeding canines with organic dog food products. In fact, many veterinarians proved that feeding a dog with organic meals can lessen his or her health problems including allergies and cancer.

Similar to their commercial dog food counterparts, natural dog food products also contain dog information labels that present their ingredient information. However, if you would compare these products in terms of their ingredients, you will surely notice that there are big differences. While commercial food products are packed with preservatives an synthetic ingredients to intensify their smell and tastes, natural dog food products on the other hand do not contain any preservatives and synthetic products, rather they are mainly processed with the use of all natural and human-quality ingredients. From here, you can easily identify how beneficial natural dog products are compared to preservative-reliant commercial dog food products that could put your pet's life at risk. Though natural does not necessarily equate to organic, both these food categories are more preferable than commercial brands.

Before you cash in on organic dog food however, it would be wise to choose the one that is made by a trusted company. It's always safe to be sure; with the recent massive recalls of commercial dog food products, you can never be sure if these companies have already formulated their own natural dog food line. A little research is always a good means to become an informed dog owner. In the long run, it is you and your dog who would benefit from your vigilance towards the dog food you feed to your furry friend.

Being an informed dog owner is important to properly take care of your furry friend. To be able to attend to the needs of your pet, especially when it comes to food choices, you must rely on certain dog information to know if what you're feeding him is good for his health. If you wanted to be sure about your pet's health, you may want to try using organic dog food, which more often than not is natural balance dog food.

-Brigitte Smith