Choosing the right type of prepared food for your Dog
Providing their nutritional needs are being met, there is no single ‘right’ way to feed your dog.
When it comes to choosing the right prepared food for your dog, it's important to consider their individual needs, as well as their their likes and dislikes, plus factors important to you as their owner such as cost, convenience and your personal values regarding the purchasing of food.
Regardless of format, all ‘complete’ foods are carefully formulated to provide all the nutrients a healthy pet needs for their species and, in many cases, a particular life stage. And manufacturers take great care to ensure that their products are appealing to dogs, so you can be confident your canine friend is enjoying their well-balanced diet!
How to choose the right type of food for your dog
Many dog owners choose to ‘mix and match’ wet and dry foods according to the feeding guidelines on the packaging. Whilst some dogs and their owners may prefer wet food or commercial raw food, others may prefer dry. Although the final decision on what to feed your dog comes down to the preferences of you and your dog, you should also follow any feeding advice provided by your vet. This is especially true if your dog has a clinical condition that can be managed with a specific diet.
At UK Pet Food, we always recommend prioritising the content over the format.
The key consideration is whether the food is ‘complete’.
Raw feeding
We've put together some resources to ensure safety when raw feeding:
Are processed foods unhealthy?
Processed isn’t a bad word when it comes to pet food. It simply means your pet gets all the nutrients they need in a stable and safe format. “Processed” means anything that has changed from its natural state, so any food that is cooked or frozen, for example, is processed.
Feeding on a budget
With family budgets under strain, UK Pet Food’s animal nutritionists have put together this fact sheet containing advice on how to choose a nutritious and balanced pet food that will suit all purses and preferences.
Hints & tips for feeding your pet on a budget, without compromising on good nutrition: