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Natural Choice is NOT a good choice of dog food. Please read the attatched link for excellent information regarding dog food. This article is from a Golden Retriever website but will pertain to any breed. Here are the basic guidelines for a good quality food.
1. First ingredient on the list is a meat or poultry meal (not fresh, which generally gets to be first on the list because of its 70% water weight).
2. At least two meat or poultry meals in the first four ingredients. For a 20 - 24% protein food, this will be 2 within the first 5 or 6 ingredients.
3. At least three different animal proteins in the food, not counting the eggs (for example lamb, chicken and fish).
4. No by-products (exception: Bil-Jac as they only use "good" by-products that they render themselves, like livers and kidneys, no hooves, horns, heads, etc.)
5. No soy.
6. Minimal duplication of cereals, ie. brewer's rice, rice gluten, rice flour. Many, many premium foods use this little deception. When you see it, it's a sure sign that it's a cereal based food with a little animal protein added. Add up all those rice variations (or corn, or wheat, etc.) and you have a rice-based food.
7. No peanut hulls or cellulose.
8. Food must include probiotics.
9. Preferably preserved with C and E, although this is very difficult with the high protein/fat foods. The issue of preservatives is the most likely area you'll have to compromise in, in order to get the other good qualities of a food. It always amazes me how many people pass up an excellent but synthetically preserved food in favor of grain-based junk simply because it uses C and E. They then spend a fortune at the vet's trying to figure out their dogs' "allergies" with little success. (By the way, allergies are not due to a lack of prednisone in the body.)
10. No added ethoxyquin.
11. Vitamins and minerals that are sequestered or chelated for better absorption.
12. A list of actual food ingredients that is as long as possible. This is a sign that the company is formulating their products so that the bulk of nutrients come from real food, not just synthentic and crude vitamins and minerals.
13. No sugar in any form (sucrose, fructose, etc.)
Here are the first 4 ingredients of Natural Choice. (they are listed in order of most to least)
Lamb Meal, Ground Rice, Rice Flour, Rice Bran
There should be at least 2 meat or poultry meals in the first 4 ingredients listed.
The best dog food, after MUCH research is Bil-Jac dry or frozen. Also, check out http://www.biljac.com/, they will send you a free sample and theres alot of great information there as well.
Please look into it for the health and happiness of your dog.
Hope this helps!
Here is the link:
http://www.pets1st.com/feedinggoldens.html
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Benefits of Natural Choice Adult Lamb Meal & Rice:
Glucosamine and Chondroitin for healthy joints
Antioxidant protection for a healthy immune system
Natural ingredients with vitamins and minerals
Guaranteed great taste
Guaranteed to improve skin and coat
Natural Choice Lamb Meal & Rice Formula isn't like the typical dog food. It's special. It combines naturally great taste with the highest nutritional benefits. That's because Natural Choice is scientifically formulated using 75 years of Nutro experience combined with research from veterinarians and nutritionists. And it's manufactured with state-of-the-art technology using only the finest ingredients for premium nutrition and superior performance.
High Quality Lamb
Lamb is the only meat protein for muscle development and body maintenance. Fewer ingredients mean less opportunity for digestive upset.
Rice
Rice, a high quality carbohydrate is the only grain and that's so good for your dog's stamina and energy. Rice is the most digestible cereal grain and it contains natural anti-oxidants.
Healthy Joints
New research shows that glucosamine and chondroitin, two naturally occurring dietary components, help maintain joint cartilage. This is important for strong hips and healthy joints.
Smallest Stool Volume
Added beet pulp helps promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
Healthy Skin & Shiny Coat
With high levels of linoleic acid, combined with other key vitamins and mineral, we guarantee your dog will have healthy skin and a shiny coat.
Great Taste
We guarantee the great taste of Natural Choice Lamb Meal & Rice Formula so you can be sure your dog will eat enough to meet its nutritional requirements.
Healthy Immune System
Antioxidant protection and the use of only the finest ingredients, Natural Choice Lamb Meal & Rice Formula, gives your dog complete nutrition. There's no need to add supplements.
Natural Ingredients
With natural ingredients plus vitamins and minerals, Natural Choice Lamb Meal & Rice Formula keeps your dog healthy and happy.
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