The 6 Best Wet Dog Food

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Most dog owners attach great importance to the optimal nutrition of their four-legged friend, because the sufficient supply with important nutrients affects significantly the health of the animal. Beside the dry food there are innumerable kinds of dog wet food in the trade and in particular with the new acquisition of a dog the owners stand mostly helpless before a various selection. The range extends from inexpensive discount products to branded food from Pedigree, Cesar & Co. to expensive premium food. With a share of about 70 to 80 percent, wet food contains far more water than dry food (only 10 percent). This food is usually preferred by dogs because of its juicier consistency, and also because of its comparatively high water content it makes an important contribution to the optimal supply of fluids to the animal. Compared to dry food, dog owners must expect significantly higher costs when feeding dogs with wet food. The selection is large, because most manufacturers offer variants for every dog age. Puppies, for example, have a much higher nutrient requirement than adult dogs due to their rapid growth, and there is also specially formulated dog food for seniors.

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The age of the dog is only one factor that determines the selection of the right food. Older animals are usually less able to chew their food and are therefore grateful for the softer consistency of the wet food. Consumers should make sure when buying that the selected feed variant is explicitly labelled as complete feed. This complete food contains a balanced mixture of important nutrients, which are optimally adapted to the needs of the animal. In addition, no supplementary or supplementary feed must be given, as the complete feed is usually sufficient. In addition to the complete feed, supplementary feed is also available on the market, but this should under no circumstances serve as the sole main source of feed. In case of emergency, a permanent diet of a dog exclusively with supplementary wet food could lead to deficiency symptoms and health problems. Supplementary feed should only be fed when there is an explicit need, as it contains certain nutrients in high concentrations. The additional feeding can be useful for example with sick dogs or after operations, here however the consultation with the treating veterinary surgeon is advisable. For overweight dogs, feeding dog wet food can be useful, as the animals eat less compared to dry food. There is even a specially designed wet food with a higher fibre content.

In contrast to dry food, wet dog food contains significantly less carbohydrates and a higher proportion of protein. The grain content is also very low compared to the dry variant. Colouring or additives can also cause allergies in animals, so it is advisable to take a look at the list of ingredients before buying. In addition to the high water content, the wet food also contains a high proportion of meat. The EU Feed Regulation regulates exactly what may be contained in feed. Among the permitted ingredients are, for example, offal and slaughterhouse waste such as lungs, pharynx or diaphragm. Expensive premium food usually contains significantly more meat than inexpensive discount products and high-quality offal such as liver or beef heart. In the case of cheap products, however, the proportion of slaughter waste is somewhat higher, but this is not necessarily a disadvantage. Due to the strict specifications, dog owners and four-legged friends benefit from the generally high quality of industrially produced wet food. Signs of deficiency are therefore not to be feared even with cheap feed. In addition to water, meat, offal and slaughterhouse waste, many products contain additives such as cereals, vegetables and minerals. In organic wet feed, only uncontaminated ingredients from strictly organic production are used. For sensitive animals special feed without grain or allergens is suitable, so that the sensitive gastrointestinal tract is spared. However, wet food can only be kept for a short time after opening and should be used up quickly.

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