Is dry dog food best for your pet?

Dry dog food tends to be the most popular choice for canine nutrition. This form of feed is available in nearly unlimited flavor choices at a wide range of prices. It’s easily stored and simple to use.

From generics and store brands to mid-range choices and even high-priced designer and gourmet feeds, dry dog food options abound.

Unlike canned or semi-moist dog foods, dry feeds can actually help maintain a canine’s dental health. Crunching and chewing on kibbles tends to reduce tartar and buildup on a dog’s teeth. Dogs also enjoy the process, as every dog owner well knows.

Because dry dog feeds are not filled with water, they may be more nutritionally rich (by the pound) than other options. Of course, this means dogs who consume this type of food must be offered sufficient supplies of fresh drinking water to aid in digestion and to ensure proper hydration.

Dry dog food is easy to store, as long as it is kept in a well-sealed container, so it remains dry and fresh.

Here is an assortment of popular dry dog foods, representing a wide range of brands and prices.

• Canidae Dry Dog Food for All Life Stages, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb and Fish
• Diamond Naturals Dry Food for Adult Dog, Beef and Rice Formula
• Hill's Science Diet Adult Advanced Fitness Original Dry Dog Food
• Iams Proactive Health Adult Minichunks Premium Dog Nutrition
• Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Meals Oven Roasted Beef Flavor with Spring Vegetable & Baked Apple Flavors Dry Dog Food
• Nutri Life All Gold Dog Food
• Pedigree Complete Nutrition dry dog food for Adult Dogs
• Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food

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Is semi-moist dog food best for your pet?

Do you prefer semi-moist, canned, or dry dog food? What does your dog like best, and what is the healthiest for him or her?

Semi-moist dog food is perhaps the most convenient of all three basic forms of canine nutrition. Each serving comes in a handy disposable packet or pouch.

This dog food choice also tends to be the most expensive, and it may contain more additives (such as preservatives) than canned or dry varieties. Usually, semi-moist dog food is approximately 30 percent water.

Semi-moist dog food has been the subject of more than a few pet food recalls (for possible contaminations or spoilages) in recent years as well, especially with products offered by foreign manufacturers with varying quality control standards. Perhaps for this reason, this type of dog food may be difficult to find at local retailers or online.

Plenty of pet owners pack semi-moist dog food or treats for quick trips, out-of-the-home visits, and traveling. Others choose these savory morsels for use as treats and training rewards, instead of their dogs’ primary diets.

Here are a few popular semi-moist dog foods, representing a wide range of brands and prices.

• Dogswell Vitality for Dogs, Chicken Breast Minis, Flaxseed & Vitamins
• Moist & Meaty Soft Moist Dog Food, Rise and Shine Awaken Bacon and Egg Flavor
• Pedigree Little Champions Grilled Flavors Variety Pack Food for Dogs
• Pouch Dog Food Chicken and Liver in Gravy
• Purina Moist & Meaty Dog Food Packs

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Is canned dog food best for your pet?

Dog owners, canine nutritionists, and veterinarians possess varying opinions, when it comes to recommending the best dog foods.

Generally, dog foods are produced in three basic forms: canned, dry, or semi-moist.

Canned food may look and smell the most appealing to dogs, as the fragrant juices attract the canine appetite. Many canned dog foods are chunky, resembling real meats.

However, dogs that eat only canned food long-term may miss out on the dental health benefits of crunching kibbles. This soft food form does not offer dogs the opportunity to crunch and munch, which can help keep teeth and gums in better shape.

Gum disease can lead to serious health problems in dogs, potentially affecting the kidneys, liver, and other internal organs.

For this reason, plenty of dog owners who do choose to provide canned food for their canines opt to supplement feedings with crunchy dog treats. Others may alternate feedings, giving their dogs both wet and dry forms of nutrition.

Puppies, especially teething puppies, may need more crunchiness in their food than canned food is able to provide.

Certainly, when a dog is recovering from major surgery or dealing with medical special needs, a veterinarian may recommend a special or prescription canned food diet – at least for a specified period of time.

Here are a few popular canned dog foods, representing a wide range of brands and prices.

• IAMS Dog Food Chunks with Tender Beef & Vegetables
• Kibbles 'n Bits Wet Dog Food
• Natural Balance Canned Dog Food, Grain Free
• Pedigree Choice Cuts
• Taste of the Wild Wetlands Grain-Free Canned Dog Food
• Wellness Grain-Free Canned Dog Food for Adult Dogs

This post represents one installment in a three-part blog series on various dog food formats: canned, dry, and semi-moist. Be sure to c’mon back and check out the rest of the pack.

Essentially, all three forms of dog food may contain healthy nutrition, depending upon the individual canine food products selected. The choice may depend largely on personal preference and smart label reading by dog owners.

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