Please, let me start by saying, I snatched this test from someone else. I didn't make it myself. Someone did a lot of research to come up with this extensive list. I have done the test on several foods I was feeding to my two and have changed because of this list. I want only the best for my furkids as I'm sure you do too.
Since kibble is their main source of nutrition, please take a good look at what you are feeding your dog and please make adjustments as needed. It's only a few dollars more. Personally, I feed my two Canidae. I can get it right at the local feed store, Agard's. It's about $30 for a 40# bag and it last about a month for two dogs at about a cup each twice a day. (Of course they get cookies too J )
Don't you agree that your dogs deserve good food? Now take the test and see what they've been eating and how it rates.
If you've been giving good food, I'm proud of you, now give good snacks and round out their nutrition. Of course, you can get them right here from me.
If you've not been giving good food, there is no time like the present to change, however you must do it gradually. Mix the new food with the old food about half and half for about a week. Then go about three quarters new to one quarter old and then finally get rid of the old. But don't toss it! The local animal shelter will be glad to take your left over.
How to grade your dog’s food:
Start with a grade of 100: 1)
For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points 2)
For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3)
If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4)
For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points 5)
If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. "ground brown rice", "brewer’s rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6)
If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7)
If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8 )
If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9)
If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10)
If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points 11)
If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12)
If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13)
If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14)
If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15)
If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1)
If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2)
If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4)
If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5)
If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6)
If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7)
If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points 8 )
If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9)
If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10)
If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11)
If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12)
For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13)
If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14)
If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point
94-100+ = A 86-93 = B 78-85 = C 70-77 = D <70>
Since kibble is their main source of nutrition, please take a good look at what you are feeding your dog and please make adjustments as needed. It's only a few dollars more. Personally, I feed my two Canidae. I can get it right at the local feed store, Agard's. It's about $30 for a 40# bag and it last about a month for two dogs at about a cup each twice a day. (Of course they get cookies too J )
Don't you agree that your dogs deserve good food? Now take the test and see what they've been eating and how it rates.
If you've been giving good food, I'm proud of you, now give good snacks and round out their nutrition. Of course, you can get them right here from me.
If you've not been giving good food, there is no time like the present to change, however you must do it gradually. Mix the new food with the old food about half and half for about a week. Then go about three quarters new to one quarter old and then finally get rid of the old. But don't toss it! The local animal shelter will be glad to take your left over.
How to grade your dog’s food:
Start with a grade of 100: 1)
For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points 2)
For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3)
If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4)
For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source, subtract 5 points 5)
If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first five ingredients (i.e. "ground brown rice", "brewer’s rice", "rice flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6)
If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7)
If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8 )
If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9)
If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10)
If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil, subtract 2 points 11)
If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12)
If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13)
If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14)
If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog is not allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15)
If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1)
If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2)
If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4)
If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5)
If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6)
If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7)
If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points 8 )
If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9)
If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10)
If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11)
If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12)
For every different specific animal protein source (other than the first one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13)
If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14)
If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are pesticide-free, add 1 point
94-100+ = A 86-93 = B 78-85 = C 70-77 = D <70>
Are you surprised? I was...now...as an FYI, there has been a lot of "stuff" about Nutro in the dog world. Not good news there, dogs getting sick on their food, some dying. This is one food I would for sure stay clear of.
Now, don't forget their snacks! www.doreensdoggiedelights.com
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