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Finding the right food seems easy until you start comparing labels, flavours, portion sizes and marketing claims. Are you looking for dog food for a puppy, an adult dog or a senior? Would you prefer wet or dry dog food, a grain-free formula or a budget-friendly multipack?
Price isn’t always the biggest pitfall. A pack may look generous but be unsuitable for your dog’s age or size. Terms such as “premium”, “natural” and “with chicken” also don’t automatically tell you whether a product is complete dog food.
The front of the pack may say “dog food with chicken”, lamb or beef, even though the proportion of that ingredient may be limited. So check the full ingredients list. For example, CESAR Classic Chicken states that the product contains meat and animal derivatives, of which 4% is chicken. That gives you more specific information than the flavour name on the front alone.
Not every product is suitable as everyday food. According to its product information, INABA Fun Bites is complementary pet food and intended as a treat, not as a meal replacement. Dog treats should also not end up making up a large proportion of your dog’s daily calorie intake. Adjust their main meal if you give them treats regularly.
Puppy food has different nutritional guidelines from food for adult dogs. Senior dog food is also generally tailored to a different life stage. A small dog may need a different kibble size and portion from a large dog, too. So look beyond the flavour and check who the food is intended for on the packaging.
Look for a clear statement such as “complete pet food” or “complete and balanced food”. This means the product is intended as an everyday meal when fed according to the instructions. If it says “complementary food” or “treat”, don’t use it as your dog’s only source of food.
Wet dog food can be served on its own if it’s complete. Some pouches, such as Bonzo MP 12P Round Chicken/Lamb in Sauce, can also be mixed with dry food according to the product description. Always check the portion guidelines on the packaging.
Check who the food is intended for:
For example, according to its product information, Eukanuba Life Care Puppy Medium Chicken is intended for puppies of medium breeds aged 1 to 12 months. For an older small dog, there’s Eukanuba Life Care Mature Small Chicken, for small dogs aged 8 to 11 years.
Compare crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture and ash where this information is available. Dry dog food usually contains considerably less moisture than wet food, so you can’t compare the products by percentages alone.
Grain-free dog food isn’t automatically necessary for every dog. It may be a preference when choosing food, but make sure the overall ingredients and life stage are right for your dog. Farmina N&D Pumpkin Series Chicken Adult Medium to Large Dog Food lists a grain-free formula with chicken, fish, pumpkin, peas and chickpeas. The product information says it’s suitable for adult dogs of medium and large breeds.
Take extra care if your dog has a food sensitivity. Check the full ingredients list and speak to a vet if symptoms persist. Claims by brands about digestion, muscles, joints or immunity don’t guarantee an individual result. Treat them as product information from the brand, not as a proven effect.
Why it suits this profile: The individual portions are handy if you want to vary your dog’s wet food or mix it with dry food.
The product information states that this is complete food for adult dogs. Make sure you adjust the portion to your dog’s weight and activity level.
A complete meal for adult dogs; suitable to serve on its own or alongside dry food.
Why it suits this profile: Designed for owners looking for a grain-free dry formula for adult medium or large dogs.
The intended dog size and life stage are clearly stated. Don’t choose this without checking first if your dog is small or still growing.
12 kg pack; grain-free formula; chicken, herring and pumpkin are listed in the ingredients.
Why it suits this profile: A large bag of dry food for adult large dogs with an active daily routine.
The product description specifies the age and size: large adult dogs from 18 months old. This helps you avoid choosing based on chicken flavour alone.
15 kg pack; complete food; formula with chicken and listed ingredients such as L-carnitine, glucosamine and FOS.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
It depends on your dog’s preference, the ingredients and what works best for you. Wet food generally contains more moisture, while dry food is easy to store and portion. Either can be suitable when labelled as complete food.
Follow the feeding guide on the packaging and divide the daily portion according to your dog’s age, size and activity level. Puppies often need several meals a day. Adult dogs usually have one or two meals, but individual needs vary.
Use treats as an addition to your dog’s diet, not as a main meal. INABA Fun Bites, for example, is labelled as a treat rather than a complete meal. Keep your dog’s total energy intake in mind and adjust their usual food portion if needed.
