Quality Food - Find the right Food for your Dog

 

Choosing the right dog food and dog food can feel like a whole science. The range of different types of dog food and breed food on the market is huge, and the large amount of information makes it difficult to choose and to know which feed is the measure. In addition, a variety of special needs come into play, such as sensitivity, allergies, activity level and fur and skin problems. Read our tips below to help you find quality food for your dog!

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How do you know if the food is of high quality?

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Quality dog ​​food contains a lot of protein from meat. High quality dog ​​food contains all the nutrients your friend needs. In addition, many dry foods contain natural ingredients that improve, for example, joints, fur and digestive systems. Fat is important for dogs, so the right amount should be included in each dog's diet. For example, puppies, bitches with puppies and active dogs need more fatty food than others. Quality dog ​​food contains a reasonable amount of carbohydrates and a pinch of fiber that strengthens the good bacteria in the dog's intestines.

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Don't forget the table of contents:

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The first impression may be that the food seems perfectly okay, but when you take a look at the table of contents it may turn out to contain a number of strange things. Consider the order in which the ingredients are listed. The first on the list is what the food contains most. In high quality dog ​​food it should be meat. It is always a good sign if you can easily find ingredients such as chicken, pork, duck or lamb. Avoid strange ingredients like "animal by-product".

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Signs that the dog is getting the right diet

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What your dog eats is directly linked to the dog's health - which is why it is so important to choose the right food! By giving your dog a carefully selected feed, you can help your dog stay in good shape. Here are some signs that your dog is doing well:

• The coat is shiny and the skin looks healthy, the dog itches and does not gnaw on itself.

• The stool is firm in shape, the stomach works well and the nutrition is absorbed by the body.

• The dog's breath does not smell bad.

• The eyes are clear and not flowy.

• The dog has enough energy and eats with good appetite.

 

Different individuals - different needs

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When you start to find out what characterizes high quality dog ​​food, it is important to find the right food for your dog. Then there are several things to consider:

• Dog's age - a dog's nutritional needs change with age. Puppies that are still diarrhea but are being weaned around the age of 3-6 weeks may need special dog food. Then they get a more general puppy feed until they are about a year old. Following puppy feed is followed by adult food, which is usually used until the dog is around 6–8 years (recommendation varies between manufacturers). This is then replaced by mature food up to about 10 years and senior food thereafter, depending on how the dog has aged.

 

• Dog size - the size difference between different dog breeds varies enormously compared to cats, for example. Most dog food manufacturers also divide their dog food according to the dog size they are adapted for. How many classes vary, but small, medium and large are usually the minimum. Determining exactly where the border goes can be difficult, and several hundred breeds are definitely in the border country. You can see a general recommendation below:

  • X-small 1 - 4 kg

  • Mini 1 - 10 kg

  • Medium 11 - 25 kg

  • Maxi 26 - 44 kg

  • Giant> 45 kg

 

• Dog breed - several manufacturers offer different dog food specially adapted for different dog breeds. They are then made with respect to the specific requirements that that particular breed usually has regarding common congenital problems and so on.

 

• Special needs - there are dog food adapted for special needs, which is not always covered by other feed; for dogs who have problems with the joints, digestion, skin and coat, mouth and teeth, weight, allergy and so on. At Arken Zoo, for example, you will find a large selection of cereal-free dog food. In addition, a working dog has a greater energy demand than a companion dog - therefore there are dog food with higher energy content and so on, adapted for dogs with a higher activity level. With us you always find the best dog food for your dog!