Finding the Right Food for Your Dog

Not all dog foods are alike; enormous quality differences exist between the different types. Since the massive recall in 2008 of dog foods containing contaminated ingredients from China (which killed thousands of cats and dogs), the market has exploded with different types of food. Dry, freeze-dried, frozen raw, dehydrated, canned, semi-moist, and grain-free foods are available in a bewildering variety. With so many choices, trying to make an informed decision can become an overwhelming task. In this section, we help you tackle the job.

If you want a really healthy dog like CJ (see Figure 4-1), the 2008 terrier group winner at Westminster, we show you how to do it in this section.

Evaluating Buddy’s current food

Following is a quick checklist to help you determine whether Buddy is getting what he needs from the current food you’re feeding. Note that for each item Buddy, not an advertisement, is the source of your information.

  ❑ He doesn’t want to eat the food.

  ❑ He has large, voluminous stools that smell awful.

  ❑ He has gas.

  ❑ His teeth get dirty and brown.

  ❑ His breath smells.

  ❑ He burps a lot.

  ❑ He constantly sheds.

  ❑ He has a dull coat.

  ❑ He smells like a dog.

  ❑ He is prone to ear and skin infections.

  ❑ He has no energy or is hyperactive.

  ❑ He easily picks up fleas and ticks.

  ❑ He has to be wormed frequently.

  All these conditions happen occasionally with any dog but only occasionally. When several of the items on the list occur frequently or continuously, you need to find out why.

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