Common beneficial ingredients in dog food

Chicken - This is the protein with the highest nutritional value and is widely used in pet food. Chicken provides essential amino acids and all the protein needed by carnivorous pets. Chicken is also a source of high-quality fat energy. It is rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and magnesium in a balanced proportion and is easy to digest.

Salmon - contains a lot of fat and Omega 3 and 6, the highest content among fish. It has obvious effects on the healthy growth of skin and hair.

Herring - one of the most valuable proteins. Rich in omega fatty acids. Herring's proteins, fats, minerals and growth factors are essential for normal health.

Mutton - About 25 years ago, mutton was discovered to be a very unique source of protein for pets. Professional veterinarians recommend feeding mutton formula to dogs suspected of protein allergies. The effect is remarkable. This is a property that cannot be replaced by other meats. . Practice has proven that dogs really like the taste of mutton, but its cost is relatively high and the price is more expensive than chicken.

Brown rice – has higher nutritional value than rice and better protein quality than whole wheat. Easy to digest, hypoallergenic, and enhance immunity.

Potatoes - This is a source of starch, a good binder when paired with meat, and serves as a grain substitute for grain-free meals.

Chondroitin – added to high-end pet foods. It strengthens the joints and soft tissues of animals. The main way of application is as a medicine to treat joint diseases, often used in conjunction with glucosamine, which has the effects of relieving pain and promoting cartilage regeneration, and can fundamentally improve joint problems

Ascorbic acid - Source of vitamin C essential in many enzyme systems. It is an essential ingredient for the formation of collagen. Involved in neurotransmitter and hormone production of epinephrine. Helps maintain the immune system and reduces the risk of cancer.

Yucca Extract - Feed prebiotics that provide a source of beneficial gut flora for intestinal nutritional growth.

Lecithin mainly acts as an emulsifier of fat in the diet. Emulsification improves fat digestion. It is also a source of choline, B vitamins and a methyl donor for the synthesis of amino acids and proteins in the body. It also contains natural antioxidants and is a source of phosphorus.

Potassium chloride - source of potassium. Higher dietary protein has higher requirements for potassium (K). K helps maintain blood pressure, muscle and nerve transmission contracts.

Harmful ingredients in dog food

1. BHA or BHT

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are both preservatives that are harmful to dogs and are used to extend the shelf life of dog food. The reason why these two ingredients are harmful is that they are directly related to kidney damage and cancer in dogs.

2. Meat processing by-products

Many cheapThis ingredient may be added to dog food, and some dogs may feel fine even after eating it for a long time. But if you understand the composition of meat by-products, I believe you will not want to feed them to dogs in the future. Meat by-products are the inedible parts that are removed during meat processing, including the eyes, hooves, feet, and beaks of animals. , feathers and hair, etc. Just imagine, if this came from an animal with a tumor, your dog might eat it too!

3. Growth-promoting phyrin

This is a food preservative and pesticide that is banned in human food because it may cause cancer. However, it is more common in dog food and is generally used to preserve fish meal. So when we choose fish-based dog food, we need to carefully look at the ingredient list of the product or check the manufacturer's official website to see if there are instructions for adding growth-promoting phosphonium. If we can't find it, we can call the manufacturer to ask directly.

Things to note when buying dog food

Don’t change dog food brands arbitrarily

Changing the brand of food at will can easily cause loss of appetite and indigestion in dogs. If you have to change to another brand of dog food, you must first mix a certain amount of the original brand dog food into the new dog food. Replace when your physical condition is better.

Among the special dog foods, there are three types: complete nutritional dog foods with comprehensive nutrition used as daily staple food, interval dog foods with special flavors, and nutritional supplement dog candy specially used during illness or pregnancy. They should be purchased separately according to the specific situation.

Good pet dog food made of beef or chicken + fruits and vegetables has more comprehensive nutrients and is more dog-friendly, so it is only chosen by everyone.

Read the product description carefully before purchasing special dog food

When purchasing dog food, you should carefully read the product description and understand the purpose of the product. And confirm the raw materials, ingredients, content, feeding frequency and amount, feeding method, shelf life, etc. before purchasing.