The main classification of dry feed

Dry foods are different from other kinds of nutrition optimum balance of all a vital substances: proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins. If used, it is possible to take into account the physiological and age-appropriate animal individually.

However, to find a suitable feed from the available variety in the market is not easy. To avoid mistakes, you should analyze in detail the characteristics of feed produced in Russia and abroad.

The current classification implies allocation of feed two categories:

    professional (feeds super-premium);
    groceries (food or premium economy class).

Class to which it belongs food should always be indicated on the packaging. Assignment to a particular class is not always based on the price range in which the food is presented on the market.

Composition of dry feed

The most important element of any food is protein. It determines the biological value of the product. The higher this value in the raw material from which the feed is produced, the better the corresponding parameters in the finished product, including the calorie content.

For professional feed points are based on high-quality meats, poultry and rice. Grocers feed "premium" is produced from the lower grades of the same products. Moreover, they are often added to wheat and corn. Feed the grocery type class "economy" is made from by-products, adding them low-grade grains. Sometimes the feed composition may change slightly. However, with the upgrade of feed, the animal needs are met more fully.

Another classification divides them into fodder polnoratcionnyh (Complete-feed) and nepolnoratsionnye (Complementary food). This information should also be indicated on the packaging of food. If the food is able to fully meet the needs of a dog, then it belongs to the polnoratcionnyh. Such food can be taken as a basis, making it the only source of supply.

Nepolnoratsionny feed can meet only part of the body's needs. Usually, it only added to the diet of the animal meat as snacks, treats or as a dietary food in the event of certain diseases.

Rules for the selection of dry feed

Age, weight, condition, amount of physical activity, especially the digestive system - the main factors affecting the nutritional needs of dogs. It is the physiological characteristics of the animal to fully determine the kind of food you will eat it.

Manufacturers usually rank produced food by age:

    for puppies;
    Dog juniors;
    for adult dogs;
    for older dogs.

Selection of feed should be based on the image of the animal's life. The daily energy requirement dog is the basis of classification for special types of feed.

    Dog food, or small families with great physical exertion. These animals need a huge amount of energy. They are available for food grade Active, Energy and Premium;
    Dog food of moderate loads. These animals have few energy needs. For them, it is best to pick up food from a series Balans, Standart, Adult.
    Dog food, practically on energy use because of their age or temperament characteristics. For them produce feed-grade Light.

Terms of feeding dry food

The basic guidelines in determining a daily dose of dry food should be instructions on the packaging. However, be sure to take into account the degree of comprehensibility, appetite and overall fitness of an individual animal.

Moreover, dogs kept at low outdoor temperatures, is required to increase the daily amount of feed of 20%.

Giving dry food should be soaked in the view. For this purpose it for an hour or two immersed in water having a room temperature. Do not pour boiling water feed, which is able to destroy some vitamins.

The use of dry feed ration without soaking dramatically increases the need dog in water. In this case, access to the fluid dog should be unlimited.

Terms & dry feed

It is not recommended to buy food unknown manufacturers, even if their price is very attractive. Particular attention should be paid to the integrity of food packaging, pay attention to the expiration date. Expired food can contain harmful substances dogs. Never carry food "in bulk" - especially in the natural markets or from random people.

In case of difficulties with the choice of food is the right thing to turn to an experienced dog-breeder, who works at the famous nurseries. Typically, these experts by experience come to choose the most competent feed a particular manufacturer.


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We should not forget the taste preferences of the dog itself. To account for this factor, it should take a few feeds from among those recommended by experts.