{"id":1155,"date":"2020-05-12T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T15:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/galleria\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2020-05-13T11:06:57","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T16:06:57","slug":"what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/houston-galleria\/what-is-the-best-dog-food-for-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Dog Food for My Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Across the country, restrictions and stay-at-home orders, like those in the Houston area, placed to limit the spread of Coronavirus can make it harder to get through the day. Whether you\u2019re feeling the toll of isolation or facing functional obstacles. Throughout all of this, your dog is probably proving to be an even better friend than before. While you might have a hard time visiting dog food stores or aisles, your dog still deserves to eat well. After all, the American Veterinary Medical Association lists \u201cappropriate food\u201d fourth in their Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Trying to find the best dog food will also give your dog health advantages, too. Higher quality options tends to include meat for protein as well as vitamin-packed vegetables and fruit and omega fatty acids that give dogs a shiny coat. These foods are also far less likely to use fillers, like corn, wheat, or soy.<\/p>\n

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If you find yourself asking, \u201cWhat\u2019s the best dog food for my dog?\u201d the most tangible difference is in their waste. Dog food that offers better absorption and digestion typically leads to smaller, firmer poop.<\/p>\n

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How to Choose the Best Dog Food\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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High-quality dog food is becoming a more competitive field because many people want to provide the best for their furry friends. This means that the options are growing with the demand, which can feel a bit overwhelming. American Pet Products Association<\/a> believes people will spend more than $38 billion on food and treats for dogs or cats in 2020. But how are people finding the best options?<\/p>\n

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Perhaps the most important step in figuring out which dog food is best for your dog is combing through the ingredient list. While an adult dog is different from a senior dog, they tend to do better on a meat-based, protein-rich diet. Looking over the ingredients will tell you what kind of dog food formula the company uses.<\/p>\n

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Next, see which brands name the specific type of meat: beef, chicken, or lamb. \u201cMeat,\u201d \u201cbone meal,\u201d or \u201cmeat byproducts\u201d can come from any animal. This goes for \u201cpoultry,\u201d too. You want to find a brand that isn\u2019t overly vague as it lists its content.<\/p>\n

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Going over the ingredients also highlights things to avoid. You\u2019ll want to avoid dog foods that include the following:<\/p>\n

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