Wet Dog Food

For years, I thought that wet (or canned) dog food was higher in fat than and not as nutritious as dry food for dogs. I recently learned that is not the case.

In its latest issue, Whole Dog Journal reviewed a number of wet dog food manufacturers and posted a list of recommendations. If you are a subscriber, you can view the list on their website http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/.

If you are not a subscriber, take a look at the following article:

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/news/How-Canned-Dog-Food-Is-Manufactured-20393-1.html

The article describes how wet dog food is made. Once you learn a little about the process, you can make more informed choices about what brand to buy for your dog. I have also found that an independent pet supply store is a great resource. They often carry a bigger selection of holistic foods than the national stores do.

Just as we must watch what we put in our mouths, it is important to be careful about what we feed our furry friends. The pet food nightmare of 2007 definitely taught us that! Fortunately, you can find lots of information on the Internet. Good luck with your search!

Rescue Mommy

P.S. We feed Gracie wet and dry food made by Castor & Pollux. It is organic and contains ingredients we can pronounce. Since switching to this brand, her skin issues have all but disappeared, and she rarely has tummy troubles. It is available at our local PetSmart as well as independent pet supply stores and online.