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Since dog food is purchased in large quantities, often ranging from 10 to 40 pound bags, it is important to store the food with safety in mind. Keeping the food fresh, away from harmful hazards and out of reach of children are important for the dog and children in the home. Keeping the dog food safe will reduce the chances for spoiled... more »
Dog food begins with careful scientific study. Pet foods are all very carefully monitored to make sure that they offer complete nutrition. Scientists gather all of the nutritional data on various ingredients used in dog food and evaluate them to determine whether the dog food formula offers a balanced and nutritious meal. If the... more »
Sometimes the dog food you buy in stores are not safe and to be on the safe side you will want to feed your dog homemade dog food. Should that ever be the case, all that is required is a simple mix of meat, vegetables and starches. more »
First, talk to your veterinarian before putting your dog on homemade dog food. Puppies and older dogs have different requirements from an adult dog, and canine health problems may also alter nutritional needs. It's necessary to adapt a dog food recipe to the needs of the dog in question. more »
Bake some homemade dog food treats for your dog and show him how much you love him. When you make your own dog treats you can control the ingredients and know that they are healthy. Controlling your dog's diet can be even more important when she has food allergies or other health issues. Making your own dog treats can be a money saver... more »
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Just like people, dogs have different nutritional needs throughout their lifetimes. Choosing the right dog food depends on your dog's health.... more »
All dog food is regulated by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO, but not all dog food is created equal. Just as with... more »
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Dog food is food intended for consumption by dogs or other canine. Special types of dog food, given as a reward, and not as a staple, are known as dog treats.
Some people make their own dog food, feed their dogs meals made from ingredients purchased in grocery or health-food stores or give their dogs a raw food diet. Many others rely on commercially manufactured dog food.
There are varying opinions on what type of diet is best for dogs. Some argue that dogs have thrived on leftovers and scraps from their owners for thousands of years and that commercial dog foods (which have only been available for the past century) contain poor-quality meats, additives, and other ingredients dogs should not ingest. Some maintain that commercial dog food is not nutritionally sufficient.
Commercial dog food
Most store-bought dog food comes in either a dry form (also known in the US as kibble) or a wet canned form. Dry food contains 6-10% moisture by volume, as compared to up to 78% in canned food. Semi-moist foods have a moisture content of 25-35%. Pet owners often prefer dry food for reasons of convenience and price. Besides the lower price, dry pet food can also be left out for the animal to eat at will over the course of several days; whereas canned food spoils or becomes unappetizing after several hours. On the other hand, canned food has a longer shelf life than dry food. Canned food can also contain more protein and fat than dry dog food.
Dry dog food
Many dry foods can be less expensive, per pound, than their canned (wet) or semi-moist counterparts, and are less likely to spoil than an open can."NHB">Messonnier, S. (2001) Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats. New York: Three Rivers Press. ISBN 0-7615-2673-0
Manufacturing process
Pellets of dry dog food, called kibble in the US, are produced by one of two methods, extrusion and baking. During the extrusion process, cut dough or a mixture of raw materials is fed into an expande read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog+food
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