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When shopping for a quality dog foods look for AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control) approval on the package. This ensures that the food in that package have met the guidelines for proper dog nutrition and health. You will also have to determine what kind of food is best to feed your dog, dry food, moist food, or semi-moist dog food.

Dry dog food tends to be used more for large and medium dog breeds as the pieces are more appropriate for their mouths. Additionally dry food is easy to store and save, and is more economical to purchase. Moist dog food is commonly used for smaller breeds of dogs as it is easier to chew and swallow. Semi-moist food can be used for any breed; however recent studies have found that most semi-moist foods are high in sugar which is unnecessary for a dog.

A quality food should be chosen to feed your dog whether they are large or small breeds. High quality foods tend to contain fewer preservatives and have more nutritional value for any canine lifestyle. You can get recommendations as to what brand to choose from a veterinarian, or through some online research. When you begin using a certain food use the recommended amount on the package for your dog, if you know your dog is hyperactive or he seems hungry after a long stretch of play it is fine to feed him a little more. However, an underactive dog who is feeding more often is more likely to become overweight so be sure you are feeding an appropriate amount for your dog’s energy levels. There is no set formula or amount a dog should be fed, rather base the amount given on the individual dog and his needs.

Puppies as well as grown dogs need fresh, clean water on a daily basis. A good rule of thumb is to keep a large dog bowl full consistently. If your dog is going to live outside it would be helpful to have multiple bowls of cool water, kept away from direct sunlight. Dehydration in a canine can be dangerous to their health, so be sure you maintain their source of water consistently.