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[L295]Lick Your Chops Dog Food

by Maria Coulson, Mar

Some dogs are traditionally not very finicky when it comes to eating. However you might find your dog appalled by food that has been sitting around for a few days. It might be that the meal has shown symptoms of being stale or damp from laying around. The appetizing treats that made Poochie's drool start dripping when you brought it home from the pet store can lose its flavor and taste while its have gotten dry and wet. This is especially true if your house is damp or if you always give the pet old food that's been kept in the refrigerator for more than a few days.
Here are tips to keep your dog's food fresh and appetizing:
Keeping your dog's dry food hidden from direct sunshine should help keep it fresh and prevent the oils inside from getting hot & becoming rancid.
If you've just bought a bulk quantity of your dog's preferred dry food to save a couple dollars, put a bunch on the food in a Tupperware container and stick it in your freezer, or throw the whole amount of dry pet food in your freezer if there's extra space. When it's time to feed it to your dog, take the food out of the freezer a few hours ahead of time so it will be able to thaw. Place the unused portion in a sealed bag to keep it appealing.
On the condition that you open a container of dog food & come to find it filled with insects, chances are that the food went bad due to the fact that it sat around too long. The insect larvae were so little that they got through the food processing equipment and ultimately hatched in the food. You could easily see the expiration date on containers of dry food, so analyze the dates before adding it to your shopping cart. If the food was still fresh when you bought it, make sure you give it to your pet before it does. Handy items, like the Scoop N Seal, help keep bigger bags sealed tightly when the bag reduces. Scoop N Seal is around at most pet supply stores.
Seal your dog's dry food bags using a clip. Bag clips can be found in various sizes for different-sized bags. If you use a home office, possibly you have some binder clips that will work just as well. Like bag clips, binder clips can be found in several sizes.
A final tidbit regarding dog food - to help your dog posture and breathing, use a raised dog feeder.
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Today our pets have a wide variety to meet their tastes and needs and we have our choice of what kind of food we can choose to feed them. Despite the variety, pet foods usually fall into three major categories. These categories are: Grocery store foods, these types of dog and pet foods are usually found in grocery stores and mass marketed retailers and can contain lower quality, less expensive ingredients. The second category is ?premium dog foods,? which can also be found in grocery's stores but are also found in pet stores and through your local veterinarian's office.

These types of foods are usually made from some higher quality ingredients and are usually made evident by the expense of the food. Some of these pet foods though can contain lower quality ingredients that you aren't aware of. The third and final category is healthy dog foods which are a relatively new addition and make use of the latest research into the best foods and blends for your pet.

So what is best for our pet and how do we choose the proper dog food?

Quality, healthy ingredients make quality, healthy dog food. Nutrition is important no matter whether you're a person or a pet. Pets, just like humans, need good nutrition not just to survive but to truly be healthy. They need good quality protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fats. This is where premium, healthy dog food can benefit your pets.

Typically, healthy dog food contains quality protein, good quality carbohydrates and fiber, natural fats and preservatives. The protein does not come from dead or diseased animals and you will never see the word by-product on the label. By-products (feet, bones intestines, etc) are inferior protein sources that are sometimes used and can be very hard for your dog to digest. Less digestion means less nutritious and therefore not as healthy. Quality protein helps build and maintain muscle strength.

If you see corn, soy or wheat used as protein sources instead of meat, you now know your pet isn't getting healthy dog food. Good quality carbohydrates give your pet the energy to be active. Good fiber sources help promote a healthy digestive system and colon. Quality fats from animal sources contain omega fatty acids that benefit the skin and coat.

Believe it or not dog food manufacturers that label their bags "premium food" use these ingredients as well as chemical preservatives and artificial colors that can be harmful to pets.

Benefits beyond healthy nutrition

When your pet is eating right, it feels better, giving you a happy and more playful companion, fewer trips to the vet, and less wasted food. Ultimately, giving your pet better food might seem expensive initially, but keeping your pet healthy saves you money, time and expense in the long run. Healthy, premium dog food can possibly extend the life of your pet giving you more quality years together.

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Maria Coulson has sinced written about articles on various topics from Dog Care, Dog Pet Food. Maria has been interested in dog’s health since she bought her first puppy 30 years ago.. Maria Coulson's top article generates over 720 views. to your Favourites.

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