| Yes, it does matter what you feed your puppy and | | | | most expensive of the three types . Canned dog |
| adult dog as they age. To determine if you are feeding | | | | chow can be a supplement to your puppy or dog's dry |
| your puppy or dog correctly you must know what | | | | meal to add flavor or as a treat for the dog. Moist |
| ingredients are in the puppy food and what type is | | | | brands are ideal for dog's that are elderly, have dental |
| best for your dog. | | | | problems, or whose appetite is minimal due to an illness. |
| The typical dog food that most dog owners use is | | | | Remember once you open canned food you must |
| commercial brands. It is the easiest least expensive | | | | refrigerate for freshness and to avoid spoiling. A |
| way to feed a dog and is more accessible. However | | | | disadvantage that people mention when feeding their |
| is it the best for your pet? | | | | dog moist chow is their stool tends to be loose. This is |
| Let us look at the different types of commercial dog | | | | the opposite when a dog eats dry morsels where their |
| foods first. There are basically three commercial types, | | | | stool is more solid. It all is personal preference in |
| dry, semi-moist, or moist (canned). | | | | selecting the appropriate brand for your pet. |
| The dry type is the least expensive. Does this mean | | | | When deciding on the type of commercial dog food |
| this is not considered healthy for your dog to eat? No | | | | for you pet ensure you read the label for ingredients. |
| it doesn't mean that. Many dry puppy and dog | | | | Some commercial brands are geared toward the |
| products have the needed nutrients that your puppy, | | | | needs of the dogs based on their age or physical |
| adult, or senior dog need to maintain a healthy and | | | | activity. You may not want to feed your puppy chow |
| balanced diet. One advantage to this type of chow for | | | | that is designed for an elderly dog it may not have the |
| puppies and dogs is the dogs normally have cleaner | | | | nutrients your puppy will need. Then again you will not |
| teeth due to the dry hard bits that scrape against their | | | | feed your elderly dog puppy food unless |
| teeth basically cleaning them. | | | | recommended by your veterinarian. |
| Semi-moist puppy and dog chow come generally in | | | | Check to see if the cuisine you are feeding your |
| little packets and are the next least expensive food. | | | | puppy contains real meat or meat-by-products. There |
| This cuisine is semi-moist and is essentially soft little | | | | is a difference. It is recommended you buy only |
| chunks. The disadvantage to this type of chow is that | | | | specific brands with real meat ingredients. |
| this food tends to stick to your dog's teeth and gums | | | | The last item recommended is to check the |
| harboring bacteria and promotes gum disease. Should | | | | preservatives in the food for possible health problems |
| you avoid this type of feast for you dog? Absolutely | | | | your pet may experience. Some pets may experience |
| not, this cuisine is very tasteful to the puppy and dog | | | | allergic reactions to the ingredients that may cause |
| and it too contains many vitamins and nutrients that | | | | anything from itching, a rash, to a severe and fatal |
| are essential to a puppy and dog's development. A | | | | health condition. Make sure you do your research into |
| regular tooth cleaning is recommended to help the dog | | | | the ingredients and consult with your veterinarian for a |
| maintain healthy teeth and gums. | | | | recommendation on the best dog food for your pet |
| Moist puppy and dog cuisine otherwise known as | | | | based on your dogs breed, age, and overall health. |
| canned is the third commercial brand. Canned is the | | | | |