It's important to feed your dog good food. Unfortunately, there are a lot of dog foods out there that are filled with fillers - and that's not going to be a healthy choice. Vitamins and minerals are what keeps you dog's immune system in excellent condition and helps with the look of the coat and skin. The only way for a dog to get those vitamins and minerals is through the food that they eat - and grain free dog food is a great solution.
When you choose grain free dog food, you are saying no to all of the fillers that are so abundant in dog foods. This includes corn, wheat, gluten, and other ingredients. If you are going to buy your dog some food, you need to look at the ingredient list to see if it has the necessary products.
There are several things that dog food shouldn't contain. It shouldn't have artificial flavors or preservatives. It's hard to identify these when you read the back of the bag. Companies don't actually spell out that they have these items, so they trick you. By familiarizing yourself with some of the different names for artificial flavors and preservatives, you can learn the tricks and avoid those brands.
Anything that sounds like a chemical and is hard to pronounce is likely artificial, a preservative, or both. You want to look for ingredients like beef and salmon for your dog. Those are the foods that your dog will want to see as well - and can ensure that your dog is going to like the food that you present on a regular basis.
Grain free food for dogs doesn't have to be expensive or flavorless. You simply have to take the time to browse the market to find out what is healthy and has a good flavor. When you find food for your dog that advertises that it is grain free right on the label, you know that you are in good shape.
Flavors are important to your dog. Whether you are providing food for one dog or ten dogs, taste means everything. You have likely made the mistake of buying a generic bag of dog food for your canine friend once and he looked at you with disgust. You bought a subpar product and your dog called you out on it. You were then left with a bag of food that your dog refused to eat.
When you buy grain free dog food, it can be advantageous to read reviews. This allows you to see what others have to say about the product - including whether their dogs liked it or not. You can avoid spending your money on dog food that your dog won't eat simply by taking the time to read a few reviews.
In the end, grain free dog food can be one of the best things that you buy for your dog. You may have to read a few labels and some reviews to find the best one, but it will be worth it when you boost your dog's health.
For nearly 90 years, Quality Feed & Garden has served Houstonians as a feed store on its nearly two-acre North Main Street site in the Heights. The historical store proudly ranks as one of Houston's oldest companies and one of the oldest Purina feed and garden stores in the United States.
by By Jeff Weigang
