Some dog breeders believe that the best food for their pets is canned food. It differs from the dry in that it has an appetizing and “natural” appearance. It is convenient to use, it does not take up much space in the refrigerator and is stored for a long time. However, not all products exhibited on the shelves in pet stores, quality. The dog will not be harmed if they choose food, relying on the rating of the best premium and super premium class feeds.
Features
Many brands produce dry / wet dog food. Wet (or wet) belong to the same class as dry. They are produced in three types: pucha, pate and canned food. In canned food, the composition is better than that of pauchi and pates - there is more meat in a tin can. Regardless of the type of wet food, it is classified according to three main criteria:
- purpose: curative, restorative, prophylactic and everyday;
- class: premium, economy, holistic and super premium;
- individual dog characteristics: activity, breed, size, age.
To choose high-quality wet food, evaluate the composition on the label. The difference between products sold under different brands is in the quality of the ingredients used, the percentage of carbohydrates and proteins, the compliance of minerals and vitamins to the needs of the dog’s body and the presence / absence of synthetic additives.
With manufacturers of economy class canned food, pouches and pates everything is clear - these are Darling, Chappi, Pedigree and Happy Dog (they filled the supermarket shelves). It’s harder to find premium and super premium food for dogs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Liquid food - a universal type of food. They are fed a dog in addition to a dry diet, given as an additive to natural products or as a treat. Each wet premium and super-premium feed has its pros and cons, but there are also common ones.
The advantages include the following factors:
- more protein than carbohydrates;
- lack of preservatives and stabilizers in the composition;
- it not only smells like natural food, but it also tastes the same;
- there is no need to control the dog's drinking regime, because the food is wet;
- suitable for both healthy and sick dogs, as well as puppies, which are transferred to solid food;
- convenient sealed packaging, in which it is stored for a long time in sealed form;
- one pack - one portion.
In high-quality wet food balanced composition of calories, beneficial substances and nutrients. They have everything to meet the physiological needs of a dog, regardless of its age.
Among the shortcomings should be noted two significant points.
- High price. Due to the increased cost, many breeders ignore liquid feed, buying cheap dry granules. The decision will affect the health of the pet: although wet food and expensive, but it is nutritious and broth.
- You can not give it all the time. Otherwise, the dog will soften the gums, problems with the digestive system will develop and diseases of the teeth will develop.
Do not compare wet food with regular meat. The comparison is illogical, as there are other ingredients in the composition of the industrial feed besides meat. At constant feeding with meat, an animal develops intoxication: toxins are released upon protein digestion. Because of the serious load on the liver, he will start having health problems.
List of the best wet foods
In addition to the feed economy class, there is a premium premium and super premium.Knowing which brands have succeeded in production, you can easily make a balanced diet for the dog.
Premium products
These feeds have average quality. The content of meat products is high in them (25-40%), there are vegetables and vitamins in the composition, but the calorie content exceeds the limit.
- Hill's ideal balans leads in rating. It contains protein content of 35-40%, and from carbohydrates there are vegetables and grains. Under this brand produce food with the taste of turkey and chicken. The composition includes vitamins, flax seeds and minerals. There are no artificial additives and cheap fillers.
- Second place goes to Royal Canin products. with minerals, cereals, vitamins, meat and offal. It is produced taking into account the state of health, pedigree and age characteristics of the dog. By including it in the diet, monitor the weight of the dog and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- In third place in the ranking feed Pro Planwhich is developed, like Royal Canin, taking into account the age, characteristics of the breed and the health of dogs. It contains cereals, oils, eggs, meat and its products, minerals and vitamins. He has the most affordable price listed above with consistently good quality.
Super Premium Products
She already has a higher quality, but the price is higher. Veterinarians find it suitable for inclusion in the dog's diet every day and without interruption. In her meat more than 50%, there are minerals and vitamins. There are no cereals and synthetic additives.
- Leader in the production of super-premium wet food - brand Grandin In its products are no excess ingredients. In the composition of the meat more than 65-70%. It is filled with broth with flax oil and minerals. Manufacturers comply with internationally recognized standards. Products of 4 tastes are produced: chicken, turkey, lamb and beef.
- In second place is food for dogs of different ages. Duke's Farm, which consists of natural ingredients. In addition to meat, there are spinach, salmon oil, apples, cranberries - sources of minerals, vitamins and fatty acids in the broth. Cereals are absent.
- Third place at the feed Almo Nature. It produces 4 flavors: veal, beef, sea fish and chicken. It contains 3% rice and 50% pure meat.
Balanced nutrition - the guarantee of health. Breeders will be able to avoid many of the health problems of pets, if they include in the diet high-quality wet food from the best manufacturers.
How to choose canned food for dogs, see the next video.