When buying dog food for your pet, it is recommended to read the label first before choosing a specific brand. There are some important factors that should be taken into consideration when evaluating dog food products. One of the most important of these factors is the type of protein sources incorporated in the product. Some quality sources of protein for canines include fish meal, lamb meal, and chicken meal.

Steer away from products that list down non-specific sources of protein such as “animal digest” or “animal meal”. These ingredients may have been obtained from undesirable protein sources such as those that come from unwholesome portions of slaughtered animals.

There are also dog food products that use corn because it is an inexpensive protein source. Dogs are unable to efficiently digest protein from corn, so if a product contains more than 50% corn, most of what dog has eaten will eliminated as waste.

Know more about your dog's nutritional needs by visiting your Indianapolis vet. Check out this link.