Have you shied away from feeding your dog kibble because you don’t think it’s a good quality food? Kibble is a valuable and nutritional food for your dog as long as you make sure to choose a premium brand. Over the decades research into the nutrition needs of dogs has been ongoing, and as dog food companies were able to get access to this new information, many of them reworked their formulas to give dogs superior nutrition in a convenient form. Additionally, many new dog food companies have come into existence over the years, so a wide range of kibble products are now available for every dog. Kibble is no longer the red-haired stepchild of dog food, but stands proudly as a valuable food resource for dogs.
However, dog owners should still be aware that not all kibbles are created equal, and they really need to check the ingredient list to make sure that the food they are choosing is of high quality. I’m aware that there are less expensive kibbles available that rely heavily on grains and fillers to ‘bulk out’ the food. While these economy kibbles may seem to cost less, a glance at the feeding instructions will usually show that the amount needed to supply the minimum daily nutritional requirements is huge. We did get a bag of cheap kibble once and found that we would have to feed our little Frenchies 9 cups of food a day in order to fulfill their nutritional needs. There was no way they could possibly eat that much. Needless to say, it was right back to good quality food.
Great Choices for Your Dog
When choosing a kibble for your dog, be sure to read the ingredient list on any bag of kibble you are considering. The first ingredient should always be meat. Protein is important to dogs, they need it for muscle strength and growth, stamina, and as a building block for the body’s tissues and organs. However, dogs are not carnivores in the way that cats are, and they will eat, even in a wild state, fruits and vegetables. They are omnivores, just like their owners, they just lean a bit more heavily towards the meat side of the scale. The kibbles listed below are all premium varieties that will provide excellent nutrition for your dog.
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If you’re looking for a grain-free kibble, Real Beef & Sweet Potato Recipe could be the perfect choice. This dry food is packed not only with beef, but also pork and salmon for the high protein content your dog needs; this is a great food for dogs one month and older. Sweet potatoes, peas, sunflower oil, and blueberries make this a kibble your dog will look forward to.
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Superfoods can make a difference in the health of your dog, and this Superfoods Complete Air-Dried Beef Dog Food has been formulated not only with premium quality beef and salmon, but also important superfoods like blueberries, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and chia seeds. The air-dried morsels preserve the natural goodness of the ingredients. Available also in Chicken, Bison, Lamb & Venison, and Fish & Turkey.
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No matter the age of your dog, Blue Buffalo has a kibble perfectly formulated for maximum nutrition and health. Blue Buffalo Puppy Dry Food provides what your puppy needs during this growth period. Adult dogs will thrive on Life Protection Chicken & Brown Rice, and special attention is paid to aging joints with Blue Buffalo Senior Dry Dog Food. Blue Buffalo has all stages of your dog’s life covered with their tasty recipes.
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Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Recipe is perfect for those pet parents who want to avoid grains of any kind in their dog’s food. Salmon is a protein-rich food that also contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids for coat and skin health. Superfoods such as cranberries and pumpkin, both of which provide antioxidants, help to provide a boost to your dog’s immune system. Your dog’s digestive health is supported by the addition of chicory root. Open Farm Salmon Recipe could also help keep your dog’s weight in the normal range – coconut oil is turned to energy quickly, rather than adding excess fat.
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Nature’s Recipe Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe provides top grade nutrition in a grain-free formula. This food is a good way to provide plenty of protein along with the vitamins and minerals thanks to the addition of pumpkin and sweet potato. Extra protein is provided by chicken meal, peas, and garbanzo beans. Nature’s Recipe also contains taurine, an important amino acid that could help to keep your dog’s eyes, muscles, and heart healthy. Nature’s Recipe is available in 4, 12, 24, and 34 pound bags. If you have a small or toy dog, Nature’s Recipe has the perfect kibble for your little guy or gal – Grain Free Small Breed Dry Dog Food, Chicken, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe.
Choosing the right kibble for your dog is an important step, you want to provide the food that will keep him or her healthy and strong. There have been problems associated with dog foods that contain grains such as corn or wheat as these ingredients could cause allergic reactions such as itchy skin or digestive upsets. Sticking to a dry dog food that avoids these, may help to avoid these issues. If you are in the process of changing your dog’s diet to one of the above kibbles, start off slowly to allow your dog’s body to adjust to the new food; most veterinarians suggest adding a little of the new food to the old over a period of about 10 days. And, even if you don’t plan to use kibble as your dog’s primary food, it would still be a good idea to have several bags on the pantry shelf in case of emergencies. Most unopened bags of kibble have a long shelf life, so could remain usable for months or years.
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