How to Find the Best Dog Food for Your Dog On A Budget
If you have a dog, you will know there is almost as much choice for dog food as there is human food. Raw, dry, complete, treats, working dog food… The list goes on. But how do you narrow down that list?
Raw Or Dry
One of the biggest choices in dog food is whether to buy raw or dry. Raw food is just that – uncooked foods, such as meat, fruits and vegetables, bone and dairy – given to your dog rather than dry kibble, or cooked food.
Choosing which is best for your dog is a huge debate in itself. Many raw feeders claim their dogs have had shinier coats, healthy skin, more energy, better weight management, and the benefit of knowing exactly what is in their food. But others condemn raw feeders, stating the dangers of parasites in raw food, the potential to choke on bone pieces, and lacking in certain nutrients.
Dry foods are typically cheaper, easier to store, less time consuming to prepare and also can be just as healthy – if not healthier – than raw. The choice in which you feed them is yours alone, but where do you go to pick which brand to use once you have made your choice?
Choices, Choices, Choices!
You could use good old google, looking up the pros and cons of each product. Working out what you would like your food to include and what budget you have, many companies such as tails.com will do you an introductory offer, such as money off your first order, or a small free sample for your dog to try. You could asking on social media for opinions, friends and family for their recommendations, or checking out your local supermarkets; they will have a lot less variety but be easier to pick up, rather than having to rely on ordering online.
All About Dog Food
A website, called All About Dog Food, is an independent food advice site, allowing you to narrow down your options for the food that best suits you. With an initial chart to search via dog size or breed, age and budget. Once in there, you have a wide selection of filters, being able to choose from food properties (high meat content or hypoallergenic), ratings, avoiding certain ingredients and more. These are then all displayed in a chart, which you can view by budget, rating, and more. Although you won’t have every food in this list, they offer insite to hundreds of foods, including supermarket pet food, so you can make an informed decision on not only the health benefits, but one within your price range.
Once you have found the best food, always check out online to see where you can get the best deals – some companies will offer a reduction in price if brought as a subscription, or may often have discounts.
The site also has the same option for treats, so you can know you’re getting the best foods, for the best money.
What do you feed your dog, and why? Let us know by commenting below, and don’t forget to check out how to save in your shopping!
