3 recommended commercially available dog foods!

Today, we'll introduce some recommended commercial dog foods!

Do you just give your dog whatever's cheap, thinking that anything will do?

You know that food without additives or artificial colors is the best, but sometimes the high cost can make it difficult to afford.

For those of you who feel this way, we'll introduce some commercial dog foods today!

There's a reason why commercial dog food is cheap. However, if you keep the key points in mind, you can feed your dog a healthy diet. First, we'll explain what you need to pay attention to when choosing commercially available dog food!

How to Choose Commercial Dog Food

There are three things to look for when choosing commercially available dog food.

- The main ingredient must be meat.

Be wary of products that don't list meat as the main ingredient, such as "4D meat" or "XX by-product." You'd want to feed your dog human-grade food, if possible. 4D meat, in particular, may contain meat that humans can't eat, so be especially careful.

・Dogs do not contain too much grain.

Dogs have very few enzymes to digest grains. Wheat and corn, in particular, are harmless to humans but can cause allergies in dogs.

If possible, choose gluten-free foods that do not contain gluten, such as cooked grains or wheat, or grain-free foods! If this is not possible, choose foods with a low grain content.

・Does not contain unnecessary additives

Many dog ​​foods contain unnecessary additives. Among these, food colorings are the most unnecessary for dogs who don't care about color. For example, "Red No. XX" and "Blue No. XX." These ingredients are used solely for coloring purposes and are therefore unnecessary for dogs who don't care about the color of their food. In particular, "Red No. 102" has been reported to "may worsen the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children." In Europe, when food coloring with Red No. 102 is used, a warning must be displayed stating, "May have an adverse effect on children's attention and behavior." It seems that there is a mandatory requirement to include this information. Apparently, this does not apply in Japan.

It seems that some dogs are also born with ADHD, so caution may be necessary when feeding this to such dogs. This is only a story about European children, and it is unclear whether it actually harms dogs, but given such stories, it may be best to be careful. Additionally, the antioxidants "BHA" and "BHT" are not problematic within the prescribed amounts, but consuming more than the prescribed amount has been identified as carcinogenic.

The prescribed amounts mentioned above are as follows:

• The total of BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin should be below 150 mg/kg.
• Ethoxyquin alone should be below 75 mg/kg.

It's fine as long as you follow the prescribed limits, but since it's something your pet will be eating every day, it's still a cause for concern. It's best to avoid it as much as possible.

Supremo

This dog food is from Nutro, a company everyone's heard of! It's packaged in small portions so you can buy it in bulk. Because it's packaged, it's perfect for long-term storage and highly recommended.

One bag is 600g, costing about ¥980!

One bag lasts about a week, making it easy to calculate, and this dog food has a well-balanced nutritional value.

Made primarily from chicken, this food contains rosemary extract as an antioxidant! This natural and convenient food is perfect for your pet. If you're struggling with the hassle of portioning your food, why not start with this one?

Wellness Core

Made primarily of turkey! (Chicken) · Grain-free! · High in protein!

It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, making it recommended for dogs with congenital allergies!

It contains a whopping 36% protein. Dogs who ingest protein have shiny, lustrous coats, so if you're worried about your dog's coat looking dull, this food is highly recommended!

This product can be purchased on Amazon or AEON Pet.

Purina One

Contains loose granules that help maintain healthy teeth through chewing.  

This food not only cares for your dog's diet, but also its dental health!

When it comes to commercial dog food, Purina One is the most well-known!

The antioxidant is mixed tocopherol (vitamin E), so it's safe to use. While the protein content is modest at 26%, some dogs can experience stomach upset or become ill from high protein, so this is recommended for dogs that don't tolerate high protein. It's safe to use because it's free of artificial colors and flavors.

Summary

How to Choose Pet Food

- Mainly made from meat

- Low in grains (preferably gluten-free or grain-free)

- No additives unnecessary for dogs

These three points are important.

Supremo Features

Shipped individually, each bag weighs 600g. A week's supply!

The main ingredient is chicken, and the antioxidant is rosemary extract, which is naturally derived, so it's very safe to eat.♪

Wellness Core Features

High protein and gluten-free! Designed for dogs that can easily eat high-protein dog food. Feeding your dog this food will noticeably improve its coat's shine!

Purina One Features

This food is designed not only for your dog's diet but also for its dental health. It contains vitamin E as an antioxidant and 26% protein, making it recommended for dogs that tend to get sick from high-protein foods.

That's the summary.

The key to switching dog food is to gradually mix it into your dog's current food and transition completely. Switching all at once can cause your dog to refuse to eat or become ill. You can start with treats. Let's migrate it little by little!