Understanding What Makes Dog Food Healthy
Just like humans, dogs need a balanced, nutrient-rich diet to stay healthy and thrive. But with so many dog food options on the market, it can be confusing to determine what actually makes a diet healthy for our four-legged friends. To that end, here’s a guide to the key factors that contribute to nutritious, high-quality dog food.
Complete and Balanced Nutrition
According to the experts at Nextrition, the most important aspect of healthy dog food is that it provides complete and balanced nutrition tailored for a dog’s specific life stage, whether puppy, adult or senior. This means it contains the optimal ratio of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that dogs need in the right proportions for their age and activity level.
Look for an AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) statement on the label indicating the food is formulated to meet all your dog’s nutritional …
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