Being a dog owner, I can understand how much you care for your pet. If you have a dog, you will care for it and try to do everything best for him. Health is the main concern for your dog in which food plays an important role, a large part of your pet's health is determined by the food. So you should be careful while feeding your dog that what type of food they are consuming. There's availability of several food brands in the market so selecting the one out there can be quite tough for your dog. There are some simple guidelines to help you find the best food for your dog with the high nutrient availability.

Dietary requirement

Before planning to feed, you should know about dog's nutritional needs. Firstly, you need to check your dog's breed and then its age & activity level. Dog's dietary needs depend on their age, activity level, growth & reproductive status. Dietary plan for pet food is changed at certain stages of its life. For example, a young growing puppy needs more calories than the mature one; the pregnant or lactating dog will need more calories than others.

Nutritional demand

You should consider the nutritional needs of your pet, but keep in mind that all nutrients cannot be fulfilled with the one product for instance only proteins or fats. For example, food, ranging from 20-25% of proteins is sufficient for a healthy & growing dog. Avoid feeding your dog in excess because extra calories generated from fats and carbohydrates will be stored in dog's body.

Consult with veterinarians

If your dog is facing a particular health problem like diabetes, kidney disease, food allergy, etc. then consult with the doctor. The veterinarian will advise according to pet's current health status and plan its diet accordingly.

Pick a nutritional dog food

Don't be fooled by marketing advertisements on magazine and TV because these are designed for commercial benefits to attract the humans. The brands mention premium, natural and gourmet qualities but they don't follow the norms provided by FDA.

You can offer dry or canned food to your dog. It's a matter of your dog's appetite and liking that what type of food the pet wants to consume. Before buying, make sure the produce has labeled with AAFCO statement.

Dogs are omnivores, and they can eat vegetable, grain, and meat so you should check ingredients and compare all the components between different brands of dog food. You should also check and analyze the proximate values of fats, proteins & carbohydrates.

Find the freshest food and stored properly in a container. So your dog can enjoy a tasty & healthy meal.