Feeding a high quality diet to your pet is a requirement for keeping him healthy and strong. But with all the different varieties of food available, deciding which food is best can be a daunting task. It is much more involved than just picking a pet food brand off of a shelf in the pet store.
Investigate the Pet Food Manufacturers
There are many companies that manufacture and market pet foods. The best companies:
-have a nutritionist on staff
-allocate a part of their profits to perform research
to further our knowledge of pet nutrition
-should have a contact number where they can reached to answer questions
Decide What Type of Food Best Suits Your Lifestyle and Personal Tastes
There are many different kinds of foods available: dry, canned, semi-moist, raw. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Many people find feeding dry pet food to be most convenient, but there is a concern that the moisture content in these foods may not be adequate, particularly for cats.
Canned pet food can spoil if left in the bowl too long.
Some people prefer raw diets and many pets do very well on them. However, there is the risk of exposure to contagious diseases, such as salmonellosis, for pets and family members.
Pet foods also come in a variety of flavors: beef, poultry, venison, fish, etc. Some people prefer to avoid one or more of these ingredients.
You will need to make your own decisions regarding what form and flavor of pet food works best for you.
