First of all, you simply have to read the label carefully, making sure to read each item instead of just scanning it quickly. Ingredients are listed by weight, from highest to lowest weight. It is important that you know not only what the ingredients are, but in what quantity they are present. Here are some points to keep in mind:-

If meat is listed as the first ingredient, you cannot assume that the amount was measured before the meat was processed.

Animal byproducts are added as a cheap (and low-quality) alternative to whole meat.

The best quality dog ​​foods do not contain animal by-products.

If the moisture level is higher than 11%, the dry matter feed base is of poor quality.

The best quality dog ​​foods have a moisture content of 10% or less, which is the ideal ratio.

If the first ingredient is beef or chicken meal, that’s a good sign, as they have a higher protein content than whole meat.

Eating means that the meat has been baked before use, which removes any bacteria and toxins present.

Chicken meat has a high water content. Consequently, the proportion of chicken in dog food can be misleading, because it is not known how much of the declared chicken content was after baking, which, in addition to removing unwanted substances, also removes water.

If the label lists a ratio of chicken meal instead of ‘chicken’, then you’re actually getting more chicken because of the unwanted matter that’s been removed in the baking process.

Being aware of the ingredients in your dog’s food is the only way to truly know what you’re getting, especially given the many different ways these foods are sold today.

Always remember that your dog will not stay healthy and in fact may even get sick if you do not feed him a healthy diet or if the food you choose does not contain the ingredients he needs.

If your dog starts to lack energy and loses playfulness, or his behavior worsens, he may not be feeling well. Another sign of good health and proper nutrition is the coat, which in a healthy dog ​​should be thick and shiny.

Don’t be fooled into thinking you’re doing just fine spending less on your dog. This is only the case if you are also sure that you are giving him an adequate nutritional diet, which is essential for good health. If you don’t choose wisely, you and your pet will suffer for it. However, if you select well, then you should be healthy and happy.