There are a great many types and brands of dried dog food on the market and it can be hard choosing the most suitable one. First of all let's talk about what dried dog food is and how it compares to other types of dog food.

Dried dog food has been cooked or baked into hard small biscuit pieces. It is a good and complete source of nutrition and the crunching and chewing of the dried food acts like an abrasive against the teeth, removing plaque and stimulating the gums it can help keep teeth and gums in good condition. Dried dog food offers the additional benefits of not smelling like tinned, wet, dog food can and it's easy to serve because you simply pour the required measurement into the dog's bowl.

Most leading dog food brands such as Arden Grange Dog Food develop many ranges of their dog food depending on whether your dog is puppy, adult, senior, specific breed or even having a sensitive stomach. But which food is the best for your puppy or adult dog?

If your dog is still a puppy (or under 18 months) look at the various brands of puppy food. These are not breed specific usually because food developed for puppies and young dogs contains different types and quantities of ingredients. ALL puppies, just like human babies need more and less of certain nutrients and vitamins. Puppy food can also be split by size of the breed i.e. small (e.g. Shih Tzu), medium (e.g. Border Collie) and large (e.g. Bull Mastiff). Now you should be able to narrow down your choice of puppy food by size and age.

Choosing dog food for adult dogs may be easier because most of the dog food brands have ranges split by specific breed and size. Assuming there are no health considerations you may decide to choose by the dogs breed size which then just leaves the price, personal preference and flavours available when selecting the brand. Sample packs are great for finding out which flavour your dog likes best!). Or go straight for a formula developed specifically for the breed such as rottweiler dog food.

Other things to consider when choosing a dog food includes your own personal preference. Brands such as Skinners are animal friendly i.e. not tested on animals during product development. Price is also an important factor; it is far better for your puppy or adult dog to be fed the same brand and not to switch too often because it can cause an upset stomach or your dog to go on 'hunger strike'. So do make sure you will be able to keep up the costs of the dog food on a regular and ongoing basis.

Tip: If you have more than one dog of a similar size it might be a good idea to try to get them all on the same brand and range of food.

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