Enclosed is a very detailed guide: How to choose dog food?
A must-read for those with anxiety when choosing food: Hungry Food
Have you chosen the right dog food?
Select various types of dog food for dogs of all ages
Frequently asked questions about the correct way to choose dog food
Dog food needs at each stage
< p>(Before 1 year old) Infancy periodInfancy period
0-2 months
2-3 months
1 -7 years old
Adulthood
(after 7 years old)
Old age
Eat small, frequent meals, rich in nutrients
(Maternal period) Breast milk is high-quality food
Puppy
(Out of period) Choose milk cakes that are easy to digest, have good milk sources, and are highly nutritious
3-12 months (development period) choose dog food with good meat sources, excellent egg content, and comprehensive nutrition
Adult period
1-2 meals a day with balanced nutrition
Pay attention to the nutritional balance of dog food, and do not feed too many miscellaneous or rich foods, which can easily cause dogs to be picky eaters or overly obese
Scientific feeding, choose the right dog according to the dog’s physical condition and amount of exercise Food
Adult dogs can be fed 1-2 times a day, at fixed times
Old age
Eat small, frequent meals, high in protein and low in calories
Pay attention to the fact that dog food is easy to digest and absorb. It is recommended that the grains should not be too hard or too large. Choose food with high protein, rich nutrition, and care for joints and stomach.
The feeding amount must take into account the dog's weight. Older dogs should not be overweight.
It is recommended to feed elderly dogs with small meals and frequent meals
Older dogs
Dog food suitable for various dog breeds
Typical dog breeds
Hair and skin care
Choose high-quality deep-sea fish formula with high omega content
Samoyed
Gastrointestinal care
Choose The amount of meat is medium, the meat is single, and it contains prebiotic grains
Husky
Corgi
Strengthen the body
Choose meat with high protein content , high-quality meat source, natural grain-free
Border Shepherd
Tear stain management
Choose duck or chicken mild meat, grain-free and soybean-free
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Bomei
Note! Choosing dog food is not so absolute. Each dog breed can choose a dog with serious tear stains according to its physical needs. Dogs with severe tear stains should not be eaten. Some dogs are allergic to fish, please pay attention when feeding them
How to choose dog food
Look at four points when choosing food
Look at the manufacturer and the price
Look at the ingredient list and the breakdown table
Pay attention to the production date. Large bags of dog food are cheaper than small bags
Specific methods
Look at the manufacturer< /p>
Choosing big brands and manufacturers is the basic guarantee for the quality of dog food
Look at the price
If it is less than 15 yuan / hall, it is recommended not to buy it. The ingredients used Poor quality
Look at the ingredient list
Fresh meat>Frozen meat>Meat meal>Grain
Do not buy meat if it is not clear (for example, it only says fish and does not say it is Salmon or other fish
Don’t buy if it contains corn or wheat-allergenic grains
The top 5 ingredients include less meat, and the first one is grains, so don’t buy
< p>Look at the ingredient analysis tableCrude protein>25%? Crude fat>15% (adjusted according to gastrointestinal absorption)
Calcium to phosphorus ratio 1: 0.8 Crude fiber ≤10%?< /p>
Dog food selection demonstration
Leading golden fresh meat dog food
Ingredient analysis table
Crude protein 32%
< p>Meat grains, fruits and vegetables are visibleCrude fat 15% calcium phosphorus ratio 1.2:1 crude ash ..9%
DOPTREES FUL PRICE FRESH
Ingredients Composition
First "full price fresh meat dog food"
Look at the manufacturer
Fresh chicken 20%, chicken meal 17.2%, duck meat 6.3% sweet potato dried duck meal 5.8% tapioca starch, 5.6% chicken fat, 2.6% diced carrots, diced carrots, brewer's yeast powder, 2.2% diced beef liver, potato starch, butter 1.9%, chicken liver powder 0.9%, carp oil 0.9%, flaxseed 0.84%
Kelp powder, chrysanthemum root powder, green cabbage powder, yucca powder, evening primrose seed oil 0.04%, avocado powder 0.01%, pear powder
Share your thoughts after eating
Zhongfa (A major domestic pet food manufacturer)
Look at the price
27 yuan/jin (moderate price)
Look at the ingredient list
Fresh The meat formula is high in protein, and the intestines and stomach can easily absorb the four sources of omega. The good raw materials for fur are traceable, so you can eat with confidence
The meat is clear. The first place is fresh chicken, which does not contain grains. It is among the top five ingredients. There is a lot of meat, and the proportion is good
Look at the ingredient analysis table
The crude protein, crude fat, calcium to phosphorus ratio, and crude ash are all good
Frequently Asked Questions about Dog Food
Common terms
Full-term food: food that can be eaten by dogs in all stages of childhood, adulthood, and old age. Food that fully meets the daily nutritional and caloric needs of dogs
Complete price food: nutritionally balanced food suitable for all breeds of dogs
Universal food: nutritionally balanced food suitable for all dog breeds
How to change to new food?
The 10-day food change method (helps the dog’s stomach to better adapt to the new dog food and avoid loose stools
Day1-Z? 75% original staple food 25% new staple food
Day3- 450% original staple food and 50% new staple food
Toxic food
BHT and BHA carcinogens contain a large number of additives and attractants. The price is low, but it is rich in meat. Category
This can cause hair loss, obesity, blood in the stool, vomiting and even death
Day5-1025% original staple food 75% new staple food
0% after Day11 100% new staple food from the original staple food
Prescription food
Special food formulated by pet doctors according to the dog’s specific
condition
Healthy dog Do not feed
Sick dogs: helps the body recover,
Healthy dogs: causes malnutrition