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Pet FoodWe are proud to carry Hill's Diets

Quality of life is the result of a combination of factors: genetics, environment, diet, attention etc. Diet is one of the factors that we CAN control. Things to consider are:

Ingredients vs. Nutrients:
Shoe leather is a source of protein, but it is not very nutritious
 
One size fits all?:
Bag says "Adult" food, but fine print "all life stages"- it's puppy food!
 
Is your dog on a feeding trial?
Some foods have not been tested in feeding trials, only 'formulated' from a recipe to meet AAFCO guidelines.
 
Key Nutritional Factors:
Companies are only required to report a minimum or maximum value, but not both. (ie Protein min 15%, what is the max?  in some foods it's 70% - dangerously high)
 
Quick test:
Call the toll-free number on a bag of food and ask the manufacturer! (No toll-free number ... hmmm?!)

Too much of a good thing?
Vitamin D has been linked to cavity-like problems in cat diets. About 1/3 of cat diets have too MUCH vitamin D and is resulting in tooth root damage.

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