Selection of dog food flavors

There are many brands of dog food on the market with different flavors, such as "beef flavor", "chicken flavor" and so on. But do you know how much beef or chicken is in the pet food label when it says it contains "beef" or "chicken"?
In fact, the list of ingredients in professional pet food is in descending order by weight. Small arrangement. For example, if chicken is ranked first in the label list, it means that chicken is the main ingredient in the pet food and its content is higher than other ingredients.

Therefore, when purchasing, we must pay attention to the proportion of ingredients in the ingredient list. If a certain type of dog food is labeled "chicken flavor", but chicken is not the first ingredient in the ingredient ratio, this proves that the chicken content in this type of dog food is not high.

Editor’s reminder

* It is normal for dogs to prefer a certain flavor of dog food, but it is best for owners to change flavors regularly or mix flavors for their dogs. This will prevent your dog from being picky eaters. In addition, you won’t be in a hurry just because this flavor of food is out of stock.
* Dogs with sensitive skin can choose dog food with a high chicken content, such as chicken and rice flavor. Usually, dog food with this kind of flavor is less irritating and will not cause allergies. Muscular dogs can choose dog food with high beef content to strengthen their strength!

The secret of dog food labels

Usually when we buy dog ​​food, we just take it out of the bag Take it out and give it to the dog. No one will see those dense little words on the back of the bag, but, you know, those little words are a measure of the quality of dog food. But can you tell how many ingredients are in your pet food just by looking at the label? In fact, labeling rules for specialty pet foods are stricter than those for human foods. For example, the "strawberry cookies" that people eat may only contain a small amount of strawberries. Dog food called "beef dog meal" must contain 95% beef. Pet food labeled as "Chicken Meal" or "Lamb Meal" only needs to contain 25% chicken or mutton, while pet food labeled as "Duck and Potato Meal" must contain more than 25% of the sum of the two ingredients, including at least 3% potatoes. Pet food formulas labeled "Contains Beef" (or any other named ingredient) must contain at least 3% beef (or other named ingredient). In addition, if the label indicates "chicken flavor", then as long as it contains enough content for pets to taste chicken, people do not need to distinguish the difference. No matter what the ingredients are, as long as they are stated on the label, these ingredients must meet the above requirements.

Editor’s reminder

Just like human food, professional pet food must also have detailed and clear labels. In addition to the product name, for cats or dogs, specialty pet food labels must also include a product description, a list of ingredients in the food, and a list of the product's nutritional content. All U.S. pet foods must be labeled with the trademark and manufacturer, as well as a phone number for consumers to ask questions.

How to choose bulk dog food

With so many brands of dog food, it is not easy to choose one that your dog likes and is suitable for! In addition to the previous two points, we Introducing some local methods!

a. Bulk dog food

Most people choose bulk dog food, mainly because it is cheap and can buy less. Seeing that their dogs like it That taste, prevent waste! However, friends who buy bulk dog food must pay attention to the following points:

* Container

Since it is in bulk, the container of bulk food must be very careful. Many small stores just grab a bag or a big bucket and put it in. Such dog food is poorly sealed and not hygienic enough. You should choose professional bulk containers, which have a high sealing effect (you can't smell them even if you put them up).

* Hygiene

In many places, owners don’t know which flavors their pets like, so they want their dogs to try every flavor, so the store owner just grabs a handful for the dog to eat, which seems generous. But it is very unhygienic. Pet stores should be required to wear disposable sanitary gloves for weighing.

* Date

This is the least reliable guarantee since bulk grains are not packaged and are mostly dismantled and sold. So the exact date cannot be determined. It is recommended to buy small amounts of dog food multiple times and pay attention to the smell and luster of the dog food when purchasing.

How to choose bagged dog food

There are many reasons to choose bagged dog food, we highly recommend it!

* Packaging safety

Bagged dog food is completely sealed The packaging has complete ingredient introduction, production date, flavor selection, etc. Excellent dog food brands will put safe nitrogen into the bag to replace the preservatives.

* Quality Guarantee

In addition to the production date, the taste and nutrition of bagged dog food are also absolutely guaranteed! There is no "flavor loss" phenomenon, nutrition will not be lost, and it is absolutely safe.
In summary, do you have new ideas and understandings about choosing dog food? I hope you and your dog are healthy and happy.