Reading Labels: Ingredients

 I believe food labels are important tools in our lives because without them we would not know what is in the food we eat. Many of us read the labels of food we are going to eat either it be a quick snack or a cola. I think even more recently many people have read labels to see if the food meets their dietary needs. Well this concept of reading labels should also apply to a dogs diet. No matter the dog food it can be wet or dry food, canned or bagged, a lot or a little always check whats in the food.

For now we are not going to worry about the calories fro now we are going focus on the ingredients of the product. I know have said this before ,but I am going to repeat myself  the two main ingredients should be on the front of the can or bag. The main ingredients will also be shown on the back by the label. Always read into the details of the food and if you are unsure do some research or ask your vet. Also there are federal regulations on the food your dog eats by the FDA. There is also a 95% rule which regulates that the food has to contain 95% of whats in the title especially in canned food dealing with meat.

Here is an example of a label and all of the ingredients.

I wanted to show a example of a food label  so you the owner would no j=how to read them and ensure good eats for your dog.