There’s plenty of ingredients to look out for when choosing your dogs main source of nutrition. Here are a few dog food tips with ingredients to look out for:
Wheat in Dog Food
Wheat (gluten) is the #1 cause of allergies, poor digestion, behavioral changes and inflammation in a dog. Inflammation may occur in the brain, which may lead to aggression, hyperactivity, ADHD symptoms, etc.
Dog Food with Corn
- Corn processes minimally in the body – it is excreted almost unused
- Corn can be genetically modified (GMO)
- Corn is full of sugar, which is detrimental to a dogs health
- Corn has no nutritional value
No Soy in your Dog’s Food
- Soy can cause gas and bloating
- It may even cause bloat – which is when your dog’s stomach to twist and gas is no longer able to escape in either direction. It starts to accumulate in the dogs stomach. This is an emergency situation, and can be a terribly painful and fatal condition if surgery or vet intervention is not secured quickly.
Chicken
Beware of potential allergies, which can cause skin irritations and digestive issues
