How much do you spend on your dogs food?
Buying groceries for all your two-legged family members might seem like enough of a strain already.
And some dog food is expensive reallyexpensive.
You could conceivablypay more to feed Fidothan you do tofeed yourself.
People have wildly differing opinions about whats appropriate.
Others take a different tack closer to the logic of If hell eat it, its dog food.
Personally, Im somewhere in the middle.
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But all this begs the question: How muchshouldyou spend on dog food?
Is Expensive Dog Food Worth the Money?
Theres no one easy answer, said Dr. Susan Wynn ofBluePearl Veterinary Partners.
But even well-known, premium brands have hadsafety recalls.
Her vet suggested his food might actually be at least partly to blame hefty price tag notwithstanding.
If you do a little digging, its not that surprising, unfortunately.
And this problem with pet food safety doesnt seem to be going anywhere.
New brands and businesses are stillspringing up, aiming to ease worried fur-parents concerns.
Butpet food is ultimately regulated by the FDA, whose underfunding iswell-documented.
Wynn suggests that you study your dog, rather than packages and ingredient lists.
The key is in the coat and skin, she said.
If the coat is dull, greasy or your dog has dandruff, its time for a change.
Its not like a Twinkie, Wynn explained.
These foods are still complete and balanced.
Of course, keep an eye on your dog and be open to reevaluation.
His nutritional needs may change as he ages, according to Wynn.
This part shouldnt be too hard, since hanging out with your pet is the whole point!
One thing we can say for certain?
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