Dogs

Terms like “super premium” are really just marketing terms, though you may find it convenient to lump together certain kinds of dog foods in this category. These foods are usually more expensive and sometimes will have better ingredients – but not always.

In fact, the dog food market is currently saturated with “super premium” dog foods and the term has lost much of its meaning, leaving dog food companies looking for other ways to try to prove that their foods are better than their competitors’ foods.

Grain free dog foods are currently very popular with many dog owners. Indeed, there are many very good grain free dog foods and we are not discouraging anyone from feeding a good food that agrees with your dog. However, we do object to any notion that only grain free dog foods can be healthy for dogs or that foods that contain some grains are bad for dogs. Complete and balanced foods without nutrient excesses or deficiencies are what your dog needs, whether that comes in a grain free dog food or not.

Protein is such an important subject for dog owners. People discussing dog food often wage battle about how much and what kind of protein dogs need. We generally like high protein diets for dogs, or at least higher protein than dog foods used to provide. And we like good meat sources for that protein instead of plant sources. But even after stating these preferences, there is a wide range of dog foods today that fall under the “high protein” label. Some are much better than others.

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, there is no doubt about that. But it is important that you do not get caught up in all of the excitement and forget to do some essential planning. Before bringing your new puppy home, you need to stock up on some of the best puppy food you can. Shopping for puppy food can be challenging because there are so many options to choose from but you shouldn’t just give up and grab a bag off the shelf – puppies have unique nutritional needs so it is crucial that you take the time to learn about those needs and to choose a high-quality, nutritious puppy food.