It is always a tough decision to select the best dog food for your little pooch.
Most of the time, people rely on other dog parents for this.
However, they are in the same shoes as you are.
Most of them are oblivion.
So how could you make the most out of your buck, to give your dog the best nutrition he/she deserve?
To be quick about it, I have already written a blog post, where I have listed the Best dog food in India
Along with the list, I have also mentioned what ingredients to look for while selecting a new dog food.
So you could be more wise in your decision than most of the pet parents out there.
Let's see what criteria should a good dog food must fulfil.
1. Chicken is the King
The most important and obvious part!
You need to have more percentage of chicken, or other meat product in your dog food.
These are good source of protein, and is necessary for a good diet.
Dogs use to be carnivores once.
Due to that, they have a digestive tract made for meat consumption.
2. Omega VI for Good Coat
Omega 3 and 6 is a must nutrient. Even for human.
These nutrient help dog to maintain a good coat.
It also helps in less flaky skin, means less itch.
3. Limit Rice
Your dog food could contain rice but to a limit.
Excessive grain is not good for dogs.
It makes them obese which is hard for your dog to get rid of.
Make sure you keep your dog in good shape.
4. Grain allergy?
Do your dog have grain allergy?
Some of the symptoms include,
Bumps/rashChronic ear infectionsObsessive licking/chewing of feetItchy skinDry, flaky skinHair lossWatchout for these signs.
5. Fibre is must
Fibre helps the digestive tract in excretion.
A good excretion is a very important part determining your dog health.
It reduces the chances of constipation and helps in good bowel moment.
So make sure to check for these 5 ingredients while selecting a good dog food.
Or for a cheat list, we have already ranked it for you here at our blog.
Thanks for reading!
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