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Dog Food Purchasing, Storing, Serving, Safety & Palatability
The convenience of a food is primarily determined by the effort, space, and equipment required to purchase, store, and serve it. The success of food is when your dog gobbles it up effortlessly. While dogs are usually not as picky about their food as humans might think, differences in food format can certainly affect the desirability of a food.
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Dog Food Nutrients
Your dog’s specific caloric and nutrient needs will vary widely based on age, size, breed, activity level, overall health, and other factors. While all commercially-produced dog foods have to meet or exceed benchmarks for nutrients to be labeled as “complete and balanced foods” by the AAFCO.
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Dog Food Types & Cost Comparison
Do you know what the best food is for your dog? Learn about the different types of dog food options available to pet parents, the nutritional value each type provides, and how much you can expect to spend on each.
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Microbiome Health in Dog Nutrition
Diet has an enormous impact on microbiome composition in the gut, since changes in the types of food we consume may lead to shifts in the types of bacteria that are predominantly present. The microbiome also has a considerable influence on our ability to break down and absorb nutrients.
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What Does a Balanced Diet for Dogs Include?
Meat is crucial to your dog’s overall health for a myriad of reasons. A reliable way to ensure that your pet is gleaning all he can from the meat in his diet is to feed a high-quality meat source. High-quality meat sources like muscle meats are highly digestible and serve as excellent sources of protein, a crucial aspect of your dog’s diet.
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What is Non-GMO Dog Food?
GMOs are a hotly debated topic, as their use and consumption have grown immensely in recent years. Understanding how genetically modified organisms are produced, grown, and sold allows pet parents a fuller picture of what does and does not go into the making of their pet’s food.
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