The Dog Food Comparison Blog

When you compare dog food, protein is the food source that determines the quality of the dog food. You will normally see protein sources shown as meat, animal, and grain protein. 

Compare Dog Food Protein Sources

Meat Protein – This is muscle or organ meat and is superior to other protein sources and the best source of protein for your dog.  When you compare dog food this is the type of protein you want to see on the ingredient list.

Animal Protein – This is protein that comes from any type of animal and any part of the animal that has protein in it.  Stuff like hoofs, beaks, bones, hair, etc.  Not very pleasant stuff and not always digestable for your dog (which stresses the kidney). This is not the type of protein that you want as the main source of protein for your dog.

Vegetable and Grain Proteins – Grains and other vegetables have small amounts of protein.  Therefore, it takes a lot of vegetables and grains to supply the amount of protein your dog needs. Grains are hard for your dog to digest and may cause dog food allergies.  If the main ingredients of the dog food you are comparing are grains and vegetables it should be avoided.  

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