Pet food: how to choose
Of course, no one disputes that the best food for pets is a natural product. But not every owner knows how to choose the right diet for his fluffy pet, and it takes a lot of time. Therefore, store products come to the rescue. We will talk about how to choose them correctly today.
Types of cat food
Now manufacturers offer three different types of food to buy for domestic cats.
The best, but at the same time the most expensive is canned. All cats are crazy about him. There are no oddities here - such food contains all the substances necessary for a cat and vitamins, it has a pleasant consistency for the pet and provides the necessary amount of moisture. In addition, such food is made from good, high-quality raw materials. But the high price for most people does not allow the use of such food for the pet's daily diet.
Wet food looks attractive, but in terms of usefulness and taste it is significantly inferior to canned food. It is mainly made from soy protein and various chemical additives. All this testifies to the complete uselessness of pet food, although it has a low cost.
Most of all, cat owners love to buy dry food. They are affordable and very convenient to use. Cats also love dry food. High-quality dry food contains everything necessary for the proper functioning of the cat's body. These foods are good for feline teeth and can be used as a daily feline diet.
How to choose cat food
If you do not have special knowledge, then, naturally, it is difficult to understand all the variety of feeds that are now on sale. But listen to our recommendations and pay attention to these details:
- Don't be fooled by bright and sonorous names. All sorts of "super-premium" and "recommended by veterinarians" are often written only to attract buyers.
- Study the composition carefully. Remember that the ingredients in the feed are listed in descending order of their percentage in the feed.
- The name of the ingredient should be clear and understandable. If it is meat, then it should be written what kind of meat. If cereals, then too, which is specifically meant.
- Do not buy food where strange and vague terms are written - fish or chicken meal, or instead of "meat" it says "meat and offal." Most often, these names hide various wastes from the production of slaughterhouses.
Types of dog food
It is customary to divide dog food into classes. The cheapest feed belongs to the economy class. Such food does not provide anything good for the dog. On the contrary, it brings health problems because its composition does not differ in quality. In such food you will not find real meat, just not very high-quality offal. Soy, corn and other food fillers that are harmful to carnivorous dogs take the main share in such food.
Next comes the premium food. They already have a small proportion of meat. Usually it does not exceed 30%. The main components include fig. This food is already suitable for adult dogs, although not ideal.
A line higher in the ranking are super premium food. In such a feed, there is already a large proportion of real meat and only healthy offal. These foods do not have any flavor enhancers or artificial flavors. These foods are suitable for puppies and will not harm their health. Naturally, its price is higher than that of other feeds.
The best food you can buy belongs to the holistic class. This food contains a lot of meat, vegetables, berries and fruits. This food will provide your dog with a nutritious diet. But such feeds are very expensive, and not everyone can afford them.
How to choose dog food
Recommendations for choosing food for dogs practically do not differ from the choice of food for cats. It is necessary to carefully read the composition of the products. It is also worth considering the age of the dog, its size and activity. For example, puppies need foods that are high in glucose and fat, while older dogs need more fiber, complex carbohydrates, and protein. For large dogs, the pellet size should be large. But small breeds of dogs simply cannot cope with such food.
