Some dog breeders believe that the best food for their pets is canned food. It differs from dry in that it has a mouth-watering 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 displayed on shelves in pet stores are of high quality. They won’t harm the dog if they choose food based on the rating of the best premium and super-premium feeds.
Features
Many brands produce dry / wet dog foods. Wet (or wet) belong to the same class as dry. They are produced in three types: spiders, pastes and canned goods. The composition of canned food is better than that of spiders and pastes - there is more meat in a can. Regardless of the type of wet food, it is classified according to three main criteria:
- appointment: medical, restorative, preventive and everyday;
- class: premium, economy, holistic and super premium;
- individual characteristics of the dog: activity, breed, size, age.
To choose a quality wet food, evaluate the composition on the label. The difference between products manufactured under different brands is the quality of the ingredients used, the percentage of carbohydrates and proteins, the compliance of minerals and vitamins with the needs of the dog’s body and the presence / absence of synthetic additives.
Everything is clear with the producers of the economy class of canned food, spiders and pastes - these are Darling, Chappi, Pedigree and Happy Dog (they filled the supermarket shelves). It is harder to find quality premium and super-premium food for dogs.
Advantages and disadvantages
Liquid food is 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 and premium premium feed has its pros and cons, but there are common ones.
The following factors can be attributed to advantages:
- more proteins than carbohydrates;
- lack of preservatives and stabilizers in the composition;
- not only does it smell like natural food, but it tastes the same;
- there is no need to control the dog’s drinking regimen because the food is wet;
- suitable for both healthy and sick dogs, as well as puppies who are converted to solid foods;
- convenient hermetic packaging in which it is stored for a long time in a sealed form;
- one spider - one serving.
High-quality wet feeds have a balanced composition in terms of calorie content, useful substances and nutrients. They have everything to ensure the physiological needs of the dog, regardless of its age.
Among the shortcomings, two significant points should be noted.
- High price. Due to the increased cost, many breeders ignore liquid feed, buying cheap dry pellets. The decision will affect the health of the pet: although wet food is expensive, it is also nutritious in broth.
- You can not give it constantly. Otherwise, the dog’s gums will soften, there will be problems with the digestive system and tooth diseases will develop.
Do not compare wet food with regular meat. The comparison is illogical, as there are other ingredients besides meat in industrial feed. With constant feeding of meat, intoxication develops in the animal: toxins are released during the digestion of proteins. Due to a serious load on the liver, he will begin to have health problems.
List of the best wet foods
In addition to economy feeds, there are premium feeds and super premium feeds. Knowing which brands have succeeded in manufacturing, you can easily create a balanced diet for your dog.
Premium Products
These feeds are of average quality. They have a high content of meat products (25-40%), there are vegetables and vitamins in the composition, but the calorie content is off scale.
- Hill's ideal balans liquid feed leads. It has a protein content of 35-40%, and carbohydrates contain vegetables and grains. Under this brand, turkey and chicken flavors are produced. The composition includes vitamins, flax seeds and minerals. It has no artificial additives or cheap fillers.
- Royal Canin products rank second with minerals, cereals, vitamins, meat and offal. It is produced taking into account the state of health, breed and age characteristics of the dog. By including it in the diet, they monitor the weight of the dog and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- In third place in the ranking of feed Pro Plan, which is developed, like Royal Canin, taking into account the age, characteristics of the breed and the health of the dogs. It contains cereals, oils, eggs, meat and its processed 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 for every day and without interruptions. It contains more than 50% meat, there are minerals and vitamins. The composition does not contain cereals and synthetic additives.
- Super Premium Premium Wet Food Leader - Brand Grandin. There are no extra ingredients in its products. The meat contains more than 65-70%. It is flooded with flax oil and minerals. Manufacturers comply with internationally recognized standards. 4 flavors are produced: chicken, turkey, lamb and beef.
- In second place is food for dogs of different ages. Duke's Farm, which includes natural ingredients. In addition to meat, in the broth there are spinach, salmon oil, apples, cranberries - sources of minerals, vitamins and fatty acids. No cereals.
- Third place at the feed Almo Nature. It is produced in 4 flavors: veal, beef, sea fish and chicken.It contains 3% rice and 50% pure meat.
A balanced diet is the key to health. Breeders will be able to avoid many pet health problems if they include quality wet feed from the best manufacturers in their diet.
See how to choose canned food for dogs in the next video.