Types of dog food if you have dogs

Nutrition is key to taking care of the health of our dogs and ensuring they follow a healthy diet. In today's blog, we are going to talk about types of dog food available so you have a clearer idea on the topic and choose the one that best suits your pet.

Dry food.

This type of food contains between 6 and 10% moisture. It is one of the most demanded foods on the market mainly due to its affordable cost, good durability, and easy cleaning.

One of the main advantages of this type of food is that it contains few calories and carbohydrates, which make the animal gain less weight, in addition to containing various meats that provide the necessary protein for the dog.

On the other hand, it is also worth highlighting the oral hygiene that this type of food provides. The dryness of its composition helps to eliminate food residues that cause the appearance of tartar or harmful bacteria for the dog.

However, when choosing the food, it is important to ensure it has good quality nutrients that ensure a healthy diet. Additionally, since it is a low-moisture food, it is important that if you decide to feed your pet with this food, you ensure they are well hydrated by giving them plenty to drink.

Semi-moist food.

This type of food has between 23 and 40% moisture and unlike dry food, it is much more palatable for the animal and contains more animal-origin proteins.

It is important to know that moist food and dry food are interchangeable and it is advisable to insist more on dry food as moist food, although more palatable for the animal and of quality, is not as good for the good condition of the gums and teeth. This type of food can be a better option for more mature dogs.

Canned food.

Canned food can have up to 80% moisture. It is usually a high-quality product with higher levels of meat, protein, sodium, fat, and phosphorus, but it should be noted that the more water the food has, the lower the proportion of nutrients will be.

Food without artificial preservatives, grain, or organic.

For those pet owners who want to provide a more specific and personalized diet for their dog, there is also a wide variety of different foods without artificial preservatives, organic grain, which stand out for their high quality in components. However, these types of feed have a great disadvantage due to their very short expiration date.  

Vegetarian feed. 

For those owners who opt for a vegetarian diet for their dog. It is important to emphasize that each one has nutritional deficiencies and difficulties that if not properly balanced can harm the animal's health. There are 4 types: 

Lacto-ovo-vegetarian diets: do not include meat but do include eggs and dairy products. 

Lacto-vegetarian diets: do not include meat or eggs but do include dairy products. 

Ovo-vegetarian diets: do not include meat or dairy products but do include eggs. 

Vegan diets: do not include any animal-derived products. 

Finally, it is important to highlight that besides knowing all the feed options that exist for your pet, it is essential to keep in mind that each dog has different physiological needs that must be met with the appropriate feed: breed, size, weight, age, etc.

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