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Canine Nutrition
What Ingredients to Avoid in Your Pup's Food
When looking for the best food to feed your puppy there are many things consider and avoid. Things like by-products, colors, and more. We have spent years studying and researching canine nutrition, with our knowledge we put together a list of ingredients to AVOID in any pet's food.
1. Corn, Wheat, and Soy - These may seem like good ingredients, but in reality, they are cheap fillers with no nutritional value for your pet.
2. Artificial Colors - Although colors may make their food look better, in fact they are bad for pets and often cause more problems like allergies, fur/coat staining and tear staining.
3. Unnamed Meats - You often find in foods where they put meat meal or meat by-products, this maybe ok with some people, but I prefer to know what proteins are in my pet;s food to help avoid allergies or other health problems.
4. By-Products - By-products in dog food are the leftovers from the human food industry that are not used for people. They can include organs, bones, connective tissue, feathers, and hooves from different animals
DIAMOND NATURALS LARGE BREED PUPPY LAMB & RICE
INGREDIENTS: Lamb, lamb meal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, grain sorghum, dried yeast, egg product, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), ground white rice, fish meal, tomato pomace, natural flavor, flaxseed, salmon oil (source of DHA), salt, DL-Methionine, potassium chloride, choline chloride, taurine, dried chicory root, L-Carnitine, kale, chia seed, pumpkin, blueberries, oranges, quinoa, dried kelp, coconut, spinach, carrots, papaya, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, beta carotene, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid.
PURINA PRO PLAN BRAND DOG FOOD PUPPY SHREDDED BLEND
INGREDIENTS: Chicken, rice, poultry by-product meal, corn gluten meal, beef fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, soybean meal, whole grain wheat, whole grain corn, corn germ meal, dried egg product, natural flavor, dried yeast, glycerin, fish meal, fish oil, calcium carbonate, soybean oil, mono and dicalcium phosphate, salt, potassium chloride, MINERALS [zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite], choline chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), biotin (Vitamin B-7)], dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, garlic oil.
What Can I Add to My Pets Food to Increase Nutritional Value?
The best answer is FISH OIL. FRESH MEATS, VEGGIES, AND FRUITS.
1. Meats - Adding Raw or gently cooked meat and organ can be great for your dogs overall health and benefit their coat, skin, energy, and digestion.
2. Veggies - Fresh vegetables have been shown to be extremely helpful in providing an optimal diet for your dog. Veggies are rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and Phyto-nutrients not found in meat.
3. Fruits - Fresh fruits have been shown to be extremely helpful in providing an optimal diet for your dog. Fruits are rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes, and help strengthen their immune system, reduce inflammation, and Aid digestion.
4. Fish Oil - Fish oil supplements have several benefits for dogs, including reducing inflammation, improving skin and coat health, aiding digestive health issues, relieving joint pain, and supporting vision and brain health.
Brands of Dog Foods We DO Recommend
After tons of research here is a list of food brands we DO Recommend
• Diamond Naturals • Open Farm • 4 Heath • Farmina
• Orijen • Acana • Farmers Dog • Stella & Chewy
• Pure Balance Pro+ • Taste of the Wild • Bixbi
• Fromm
This is a starter list as their are too many to name
Brands of Dog Foods We DON'T Recommend
After tons of research here is a list of food brands we DO NOT Recommend
• Purina • Hills & Science Diet • Blue/Blue Buffalo
• Iams • Pedigree • Rachel Rays • Retriever/Ol'Roy
** DISCLAIMER - ALWAYS DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND FEED WHAT YOU THINK IS BEST FOR YOUR DOG. Not all dogs do good on the same foods and not all do good with raw foods. If you are interested in learning more about nutrition, we high suggest finding a certified canine nutritionist.**
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