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Hello,
1.what questions should i ask myself before deciding what is the best dog food for my dog?
2.how can i find what food will be the best for dog with allergies ?is checking that the cause for the allergy is not one of the ingredients is enoughWell, if your dog as food allergies the first priority should be to find a food with out the allergen. What’s important to you in a food? Everyone has different criteria so you could get a million different answers. Concerning kibble I personally look for foods with at least 30% protein and 15% fat. I like to avoid foods that utilize a lot of ingredient splitting and/or plant-based protein contents. I like the majority of the protein to be animal-derived. I would avoid foods that are fish-based or high in omega 3’s. I like a company that is open about disclosing where their foods are manufactured and where their ingredients are sourced. The customer service has to be good – I will not purchase food from a company with poor customer service. Although not a deal breaker, I prefer foods that utilize fresh meat and meat meals as opposed to just meat meals.
do you consider your dog activity level while choosing food ? for example low fat for couch potato
thnx for the quick replay !
I feed regular food to “normal active” and “couch potato”. I just feed less to the couch potatoes. They still need quality protein and fat. For instance, I would still feed Instinct to my couch potatoes! I don’t feed high protein & high fat foods designed for working/sporting dogs though. They might have as much fat as they do protein which is not ideal for the “regular” dog. Basically I don’t feed low fat food at all to my old ones or couch potatoes. I also feed different foods with different levels of fat.
Hiii… First consult your vet to determine if your pet has a food allergy or intolerance. Then try a premium food with a limited number of protein and carbohydrate sources. Ask a Pet Smart associate for recommendations on best foods.
Your vet may also suggest a prescription food. To transition your pet to the new food, mix a small amount of the new food with the current food and increase the new food over the course of 10 days.
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