| Looking for the best natural dog food? Here are 6 | | | | wheat gluten, dairy and soy in them. Soy has |
| tips to help you find the best natural dog food for | | | | been associated with bloating and gas in dogs. |
| your pet. | | | | Wheat and corn have been associated with |
| 1. READ the labels and especially pay attention to | | | | allergies in dogs. |
| the first 5-7 ingredients on the list. These | | | | 4. Look for a natural dog food that is additive and |
| ingredients make up the majority of the the food. | | | | preservative free. Stay away from any so called |
| These ingredients need to be whole foods and | | | | "natural" dog food that contains BHA or BHT. |
| preferably more protein than grains. | | | | These are chemical preservatives that are not |
| 2. Stay away from any dog food that uses the | | | | good for your dog. |
| word "by products". Some commercial pet food | | | | 5. Look for a natural dog food that has been |
| companies advertise" natural dog food" and use | | | | fortified with vitamins and minerals. Dogs need |
| "by products". For example, rather than using | | | | vitamin and mineral supplementation too. This will |
| whole chicken, they have substituted by products | | | | help to strengthen their immune system. |
| like chicken heads, feet, and intestines. These by | | | | 6. Does the natural dog food have probiotics in it? |
| products are indeed "natural" but they are not | | | | Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that you also |
| good for your dog. | | | | find in yogurt. These "good" bacteria help with |
| 3. Stay away from dog foods that have corn, | | | | digestion and nutrient absorption in your dog. |