How to select the most healthy meals for your pooch
Dog
foods and treats contain all sorts of ingredients.
Some tips on selecting the most nutritious meals
for your dog:
1.The
more whole food ingredients, the better as
opposed to grain “fractions”. Never
purchase any dog product that has “by-products”
in the label
2.
The more organic ingredients in a product, the better
3. No artificial preservatives.
Natural preservative such as vitamins C and E (E
is referred to as mixed-tocopherols) are okay
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4.
No sugar, sucrose or corn syrup
If a sweetener is used, stick to a natural and food
based sweetener in moderation such as applesauce,
molasses or honey
5.
No artificial colors
6.
No propylene glycol
This is used to keep dog treats moist and prevent
discoloration. In large doses, shown to cause central
nervous system depression and kidney change
Source: Whole
Dog Journal, June 2005 |
Despite
Murray's plump physique, he's always watching what
he eats.
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