With so much choice available in supermarkets, there is
growing concern over what the best dog food is. Dog owners
want to find a healthy option as well as saving money on
their dog food. You may spend a lot of time researching the
best deals, but do you ever think about what the standards
are for them that is sold in this country?
Like anything else, they are regulated by legislation in
most countries throughout the world. For example, in the
USA all manufacturers must comply with the regulations of
the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The Association of
American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is careful to
monitor manufacturing standards including the ingredients
that go into all brands. In the UK, and some countries of
Europe, the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF)
regulated all pet food. This includes guidelines on the
manufacture of the food, its labeling and its advertising.
Whilst the ingredients are monitored, this does not mean
that what being sold in the United States is monitored
specifically on its nutritional value to our beloved pets.
In fact many manufacturers are even able to add chemicals
to their food which are known to contribute negatively to
an animal's health. Not only this, but different ages of
animal suit different types of food. Advertising campaigns
from the major manufacturers can aim their food at the
wrong age of dog, meaning that your pet may not be getting
the nutrition that it really needs.
Veterinary research shows that many ingredients of pet
food, both in the US and in Europe, can be harmful to
animals and call for a strengthening of standards to
control the inclusion of additives. Until this is
regulated, what can you do to ensure the health of your dog
and to make sure that what you feed him is what he needs?
When purchasing them, always be sure to read the label
carefully. This will include a list of ingredients, where
the top food ingredients will be listed. If you notice that
cereal is top of the list this means that what you are
buying is mainly made up of ground cereals which are not
great for nutritional value. You may also notice several
chemicals on the ingredients list, so be wary if there are
a large amount or do some research into the effects of
these chemicals.
You can also do some research on the internet, reading
about the development and manufacture of your favorite
brands. Note if they were tested on other animals, what the
results were and read any advice about safety to your dog.
Once you have carefully checked the available information
you can also ask your vet any specific questions that you
are still unsure of. Those this may take a little time, it
is extremely important to ensure that your pet lives
healthily for as many years as possible. Be diligent when
it comes to shopping for dog food and you will soon learn
what is best for your pet.
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