If you talk to long-time pet owners about the best pet food, many might wish you good luck in your search for information. After all, there is just so much available in this age of the internet. Asking such a simple question as what is the best pet food can lead to dozens of answers and all kinds of debates.
Here’s the thing: It is not a difficult issue.
It has to start with a variety of pet. Dogs, as an example, are described as omnivores, which means they could (technically) live without meat. However, most animal experts say that dogs have a much higher level of health, energy ,and wellness as carnivores. So, the best pet food for dogs has to include premium meats. Cats cannot live without meat and must have meat-based foods.
So, that means we have to look at the ingredients in any pet food to determine if it is acceptable. Again, it is not difficult. You want to skip any food that uses corn, wheat, soy or animal by-products. Why? These are unhealthy fillers that can come from very questionable sources. Also, the label on the food should list prime or high-quality meats as the first five ingredients. This guarantees that your pet is going to get the amino acids so crucial to their good health.
High protein diets are the way to go, and though you might read things like “complete and balanced” on a label, don’t choose that food based on that statement alone. Whether it is kibble, canned wet food or even a dehydrated or freeze-dried option, you want to always read the labels to ensure that you are not giving your furry friend something that might cause them digestive issues, health problems and more.
Look for “named meat” such as chicken or lamb. Be sure that the word “meal” appears in the list of ingredients before any possible grain ingredients. Animals are designed to eat proteins far often than grains. After all, have you ever seen your dog or cat try to steal an ear of corn from your dinner plate rather than the piece of fish or chicken? No, and so you need to look at labels and choose only those pet food options that feature pure meats and named meals long before any grains. If you can go grain free, it may be even better.
Pet owners in the Jacksonville area can head into Earth Pets to speak with their team about the right foods for their pets.
