WholeLifePets.com: Choosing The Right Pet Food

WholeLifePets.com speaks about the things to consider while choosing the right food for your pets.

Irwindale, CA (prHWY.com) February 23, 2013 - Irwindale, CA: In evaluating a dog or cat food there are a variety of points we look for including the quality of the protein source, amount of grain, the presence of any grain or meat by-products, and any artificial ingredients such as preservatives, colors, or flavors - among other things.

Here are some things to look for when analyzing a pet food.
Canned food:
 Look for a named meat as the first ingredient, followed by a named meat broth. Water is acceptable, but broth is better.
 The meat should be listed by name; i.e. chicken, beef, salmon, lamb, etc - not the generic term "meat" or "meat by-products."Meat by-products of any kind are an inferior source of protein and may contain animals from the "4-D" category: dead, dieing, diseased or disabled.
 If fat is listed as an ingredient, then it too should be named: i.e. chicken fat, beef fat, etc - not the generic term "animal fat."
 Grains should be whole grains such as rice, millet, oats, etc. Not grain by-products (like modified corn starch or wheat gluten).
 Grains are not necessary in canned foods - especially for cats, and there are many grain-free varieties available now. Many are 95 - 100% meat.
 No artificial preservatives should be listed (BHA/BHT or Ethoxyquin) - in fact canned foods do not need preservatives as they are cooked and in the can under pressure.
 No artificial colors should be listed, (cats and dogs do not care what color their food is anyway).
 No sugars or sweeteners - these are unnecessary for animals and a food containing high-quality meat ingredients should not need sweeteners for palatability.
Dry food (kibble):
 The ingredients listed in the label before the fat or oil source make up the majority of the food. Those ingredients listed after the fat or oil are present in much smaller amounts.
 Chicken meal or beef meal or lamb meal; any named source of meal, are a desirable ingredient in dry pet foods.
 Consider that soy is the most genetically modified food of any and has a higher level of pesticide use. Corn is not far behind. If soy or corn are used, they should not be in the first several ingredients, and organic is much preferred.
 Dry food will always have a fat source - so make sure it is a named source such as chicken fat, beef fat, sunflower oil, flax oil, etc. Avoid generic listings such as vegetable oil, animal fat, poultry fat.
 Fruits and vegetables can provide some additional nutrients and minerals in a food.
 Avoid foods with artificial preservatives such as BHA/BHT or Ethoxyquin. Sweeteners are not a necessary ingredient in a high quality dog food; avoid sucrose, fructose, corn syrup, sorbitol, glucose and other sweeteners.
 Colorants and dyes are not necessary - especially artificial versions such as Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6, or any "numbered" food dye.
WholeLifePets.com is one of the best places to look for everything for pets including bird food, vitamins and supplements, toys, cages etc. The company aims to help animal companions live longer, healthier and higher quality lives. WholeLifePets.com is very conscious of the safety and health of the pets and no artificial ingredients, added sweeteners or artificial preservatives or colors is used in the products.

"We offer easy shopping, fast shipping and service with a virtual smile. We are committed to making your experience at Whole Life Pets a positive one for you and your animal companion. We are here to serve you and will treat you with respect, honesty and integrity." says the website.

About WholeLifePets.com
WholeLifePets.com is one of the largest sources of products and information for pet dogs, birds and cats. They provide a whole range of pet products including vitamins, supplements, holistic remedies, flea and tick control medicines etc. that helps pets stay healthy.

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Ph: (800) 991-6221
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