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Avoid pet food advertising hype?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Sandra Wahlert DVM Posted in Education .
dry pet food spelling out the word food

What does your pet food say?

Avoid pet food advertising hype?

Some pet food companies do a great job of marketing to pet owners. They claim that their pet food is all natural as if suggesting that another companies’ food is not made up of edible products. With that being said there is a difference in the quality of pet foods on the market.

It’s always best to feed the highest quality food your budget will allow. While lower cost brands usually have adequate protein content, it can be excessive for the pet’s life stage.  Many of these foods also contain excess amounts of minerals (ash), including salt.

A veterinarian well versed in nutrition can be a valuable resource for helping one develop the best feeding plan for the pet. Stay tuned for a list of pet food terminology

 

 

 

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