(i) Read the first five ingredients: Food brands name the ingredients according to their quantity in descending order. The first five ingredients generally make up about 65% to 70% of the entire dog food. By taking a look at these, you will know how good or bad the recipe is. A good product will contain the largest amount of high-quality meat or a combination of more than one meat.
(ii) Check Meat Content: A good dog food brand mentions the meat percentage next to the meat name used in it. Good dog food brands in India use top-quality meat as their primary source of protein. It must have a minimum of 30% top-quality and dehydrated meat or 50% to 80% fresh meat.
(iii) Check For Toxic Ingredients: Synthetic chemicals are used to increase the shelf life of the product and reduce production costs. Companies typically match the wants of the customers by using these. They also add artificial flavours to improve the product.
(iv) Check The Amount And Type Of Grains: Dogs only need small amounts of carbohydrates in their diet. Long-run and grainy diets can lead to the leaky gut syndrome in dogs.