What is the Best Puppy Food?
Best Puppy Food
One of the biggest controversies in the world of puppy ownership is regarding the best puppy food and the best dog food. If you research the subject, you will see many different opinions and various results dog owners have had with certain brands of food. You might think it’s best to trust your vet and use whatever food they suggest, but this is not always the case. Your best bet, if you are very concerned with giving your puppy the finest food available, is to do plenty of research about various brands.
This article does not recommend one brand over another. However based on market research some pet owners prefer particular brands more than others. For example, there are many dog owners who like the Solid Gold or Natural Balance brands because they contain no unnecessary fillers. You won’t find these brands in the supermarket, you will have to order online or go to a specialty pet store. There are other brands that are considered fairly high-end, such as Iams and Science Diet that you can get from your vet or the pet store. One thing you should be aware of is that Iams and Eukanuba are brands that practice and support animal testing.
If you don’t want to spend a fortune on puppy food, it may ease your mind to know that all the food choices on supermarket shelves are AAFCO approved to be nutritionally complete. There are generic brands, name brands and more expensive brands at most any store that sells dog food and products, so it’s up to you to read labels and see what fits into your budget. Also, it may be a matter of what your puppy likes best and what he or she digests most easily.
For many owners, the best puppy food is one that their puppy likes eating, and one that doesn’t produce a lot of waste matter. If your puppy has diarrhea then you may need to switch brands. The first step, however, is to take your puppy to the vet for tests. This is something you should do as soon as your puppy comes home, to test for various diseases and parasites. Also puppies will need shots and booster shots, so you will be spending some time at the vet’s office. You can ask your vet about the best dog food, however don’t let them push a certain brand on you just because it is the brand they sell.