Food

There are many brands and types of food available for you to feed your pet.  Here are some tips about food.

1.  Some dogs need weight management food to keep them from getting overweight.  Select the right type of food for your dog and exercise regiment (puppy, adult, active, aging, large breed).

2.  Check the ingredients.  The primary ingredients are listed in order on the nutrition label.  It is better for chicken to be listed first than sixth if you want quality chicken for your dog's diet.  "Chicken meal" is not the same as chicken.  It is a hodge podge of left over chicken parts blended together, not pure chicken.  If you want quality, make sure chicken is listed before chicken meal.

3.  Read the directions.  Feed your dog the appropriate amount of food.  Each variety will require a different quantity of food for your dog based on weight.  I recommend feeding twice a day and avoid feeding right before or after strenuous activity.  Always make sure there is plenty of water for your dog to wash down dinner.