Question: Why Worry About Dog Food?
Dog foods are all the same ... aren't they?
Answer: Dog foods, like dogs, come in a vast range of variety. Your dog's overall health depends on being fed a good quality diet.
The quality of food you feed your dog can greatly affect his health: from keeping his coat shiny and soft, to keeping his internal organs functioning properly. Behavioural problems such as hyperactivity, listlessness, short attention span, and ability to learn can also be affected by your dog's diet. Many common health problems can be cleared up simply by switching your dog to a better grade of food.
See Also:
The Dog Food Database
Switching Foods Gradually
Do You Read the Labels on Dog Food?
Corn and Soy Free Dog Foods
Your Dog's Bizarre Eating Habits
Recommended Reading
AAFCO Guidelines USA
CVMA Guidelines Canada
Book List
- Nutrient Requirements of Dogs
- Dr Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
- Better Food for Dogs: A Complete Cookbook and Nutrition Guide
- Barker's Grub : Easy, Wholesome Home-Cooking for Dogs
- Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog
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