Showing posts with label grain free pet food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grain free pet food. Show all posts

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Making the right dog food choices

Making the right dog food choices
Although dry dog food is convenient to store, pet nutritionists such as DogAware.com's Mary Straus say that canned food can be better than dry food, mostly because it contains fewer preservatives (because the canning process itself acts as a preservative). Canned dog food generally contains less grain and more moisture, which helps keep a dog hydrated and benefits the urinary tract.
Like canned foods, the best dry dog foods have high-quality proteins (named meat and meat meals), along with high-quality carbohydrates, such as potatoes and whole grains. Lower-quality products instead may contain corn, wheat and soy, along with glutens and byproducts. Experts don't consider such ingredients to be highly desirable, and brands containing them may not be very palatable to dogs. Pound for pound, the well-known brands sold in supermarkets and major pet-food chains are obviously a lot cheaper. However, many pet-nutrition experts say that the initial cost difference doesn't tell the whole story. They note that the higher-quality ingredients in premium food mean your dog will actually eat less compared to inexpensive dog food. An added benefit is that because more of the food is absorbed as nutrients, your dog will pass less solid waste.
Experts also point out that suggested serving sizes are just that -- suggestions. Feeding needs vary greatly depending on your dog's breed and activity level, and serving guidelines are merely a good jumping-off point. A dog that spends all day running around in the yard will obviously need more food than a sedentary dog. Observation will tell you if your dog needs more or less food.
Dog food for life stages
Choosing the proper food has become even more challenging since manufacturers started labeling their foods as being suited for certain life stages, such as puppy, large adult or senior, or breeds. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), the body that governs and regulates pet-food labeling, there are only two true designations: a formula for puppies and one for adult dogs. Puppy formulas generally have more calories and protein. Products labeled "senior" or "large breed" mean the food meets requirements for regular adult food. There's nothing regulating those additional terms when they're used on dog food packaging.
Change dog foods periodically, and alternate between dry dog food and canned food. Many experts say you should change brands every few months as well, which will ensure that any nutrient deficiencies in a particular food won't have long-term effects. Find three or four foods your dog likes and alternate among them. High-meat-content canned foods are best used as a supplement to a high-quality dry food.
Look for certification by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). According to the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine website, "An AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement is one of the most important aspects of a dog or cat food label. A 'complete and balanced' pet food must be substantiated for nutritional adequacy by one of two means. The first method is for the pet food to contain ingredients formulated to provide levels of nutrients that meet an established profile. The alternative means of substantiating nutritional adequacy is for the product to be tested following the AAFCO Feeding Trial Protocols."
Choose a food that has whole meat or whole meat meal (lamb meal, chicken meal, etc.) as its top ingredients. Grain sources should also be whole grains, as opposed to glutens or other processed products. Rice and barley is better than corn or wheat. Avoid meat byproducts, particularly ones in which the meat is not named, and meat-and-bone meals.
Avoid BHT, BHA and ethoxyquin as preservatives. A better choice would be foods preserved with tocopherols (vitamin E) or vitamin C (ascorbate).
Observe your dog carefully when trying a new food. Some dogs need more protein and some need less, just as some dogs need to eat more than others, depending on activity level. Look for changes in coat and skin, along with stool consistency.
Pet-food safety is a concern. Past recalls of dog foods -- because of wheat and rice glutens contaminated with melamine -- have spotlighted some major issues regarding pet foods and their ingredients. Recent pet-food recalls have included ones for salmonella that have also made pet owners who had come in contact with the food fall ill. Although the majority of foods are deemed safe, this is clearly an ongoing issue.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Wellness CORE Grain Free Beef, Venison and Lamb Formula Pet Food Can, 12.5-Ounce

  • 100% natural, protein-rich, fish free, gluten free, grain free wet canned dog food formulated just right for everyday feeding
  • Grain free wet canned dog food made from beef, venison, lamb, pork liver, chicken and sweet potatoes
  • Wet canned dog food with minerals, greens and botanicals for preventative health benefits
  • Natural dog food with fish and flax omega blend for healthy skin and coat
  • Healthy wet dog food with no meat by-products, grain, corn, soy, wheat-gluten or artificial preservatives, colors or flavors

Product Description

Flavor Name: Beef, Venison and Lamb Recipe | Size: 12.5-Ounce Can (Pack of 12)
Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Wet Canned Dog Food Beef, Venison & Lamb Recipe is healthy, 100% natural fish free, gluten free, grain free dog food for adult dogs made with beef, venison, lamb, pork liver, chicken, sweet potatoes, greens and botanicals to help support inner wellness and fortified with vitamins and minerals, including fish and flax omega blend for healthy skin and coat. Each wet canned dog food can be served as a complete, balanced meal or can be added on top for an extra boost of protein. Wellness CORE grain free dog food formulas are based on the nutritional philosophy that dogs thrive on a diet mainly comprised of meat. Each grain free, nutrient-rich formula provides high quality protein for your dog. Relevant search keywords: can dog food, canned dog food, dog food canned, grain free canned dog food, wellness canned dog food, core dog food, core wellness dog food, grain free dog food, wellness core dog food, wellness dog food, wellness natural dog food, dog food grain free, natural dog food, best dog food, best grain free dog food, wet dog food 

Wellness CORE Grain Free Beef, Venison and Lamb Formula Pet Food Can, 12.5-Ounce

Nutro Ultra Wet Dog Food

  • Radiant skin and coat: contains a combination of whole brown rice, rolled oats, flaxseed and natural sunflower oil that are rich in essential fatty acids for a radiant skin and a shiny, soft coat one of the best indicators of your dog's vitality
  • Strong muscles: three lean animal proteins from farm-raised chicken, pasture-fed lamb and salmon provide unique and complementary amino acids that work together to promote strong, lean muscles
  • Strong Immune System: Powerful antioxidants from sun-ripened blueberries, pomegranate and cranberries, farm-grown spinach and carrots and vine-ripened tomatoes work in synergy to help support and maintain a healthy immune system
  • Healthy Heart: Contains nutrient-rich superfoods like salmon, rolled oats and vine-ripened tomatoes, which help maintain a healthy heart
  • Sharp Vision: Vitamin-rich superfoods like farm-grown carrots and spinach help promote healthy eyes and proper vision, so your dog will enjoy playing hide 'n' seek with his favorite toys.
  • Contains (12) 12.5 oz. cans of ULTRA Adult Canned Dog Food
  • ULTRA Adult Canned Dog Food contains premium ingredient blends of whole brown rice, rolled oats, flaxseed and natural sunflower oil, which are rich in essential fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat
Nutro Ultra Wet Dog Food

Product Description

Style: Adult | Size: 12.5 oz

Product Description

 
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NUTRO ULTRA Wet Dog Food

Your dog deserves food that is rich in nutrients and delicious! NUTRO ULTRA Wet Dog Food offers Nature’s Very Best Ingredients in a powerful formula that is rich in omega fatty acids for a healthy skin and coat, packed with antioxidants for a strong immune system and full of high quality proteins with essential amino acids for lean muscle mass.

What you feed your dog matters to their development and health. The ingredients in NUTRO ULTRA Wet Dog Food are essential to your dog’s well-being and will meet your dog’s expectations with its delicious, all-natural flavors.

Superfood for Your Super Dog!
Formulated for dogs at any stage of life, NUTRO ULTRA Wet Dog Food combines premium ingredients that any dog will love and rich proteins that promote:
• Radiant Skin and Coat: omega fatty acids from pure sunflower oil for a radiant skin and coat
• Strong Muscles: Real animal proteins with amino acids to maintain/support strong, lean muscles
• Strong Immune System: Packed with antioxidants for a strong immune system
• Healthy Heart: Full of high-quality proteins, fruits and vegetables
• Sharp Vision and Healthy Eyes: Farm-grown carrots and spinach promote healthy eyes and vision.

Available Sizes
• 12.5 ounces

Monday, June 1, 2015

Newman's Own Organics for Puppies & Active Dogs

Newman's Own Organics for Puppies & Active Dogs

  • Made in the USA
  • A professionally blended recipe of turkey and chicken containing organic turkey as the first ingredient
  • No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives; No wheat or corn
  • Ideal for maintaining a dog's optimal body weight and providing long lasting energy
  • Formulated to meet the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Nutrient Profiles for dogs of all life stages
  • Pack of twelve, 12.7-ounces per can (total of 152.4 ounces)
  • From chicken raised without growth hormones and antibiotics
  • USDA organic certified

Product Description

Flavor Name: Turkey & Chicken | Size: 12.7-Ounce
For the past 20 years, Newman's Own Organics has been offering Great Tasting Products That Happen to Be Organic. You can feel good about feeding our premium food to your beloved dog as it is made without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. In fact, our Canned Turkey & Chicken Formula for Dogs utilizes Organic Turkey as the first ingredient. Our formulas are 70% organic and do not contain wheat or corn.