When it comes to convenience, kibble is king. But to find quality kibble that fits your little carnivore\u2019s needs, look for one with a meat protein as the first ingredient. Those first five components make up most of what is in the bag, so no meat protein means it\u2019s a no-go. Also, say no to mystery meat. If it\u2019s labeled as just \u201cmeat\u201d or \u201cmeat meal,\u201d it could be literally anything and definitely isn\u2019t high quality. Notice corn, wheat, soy, or byproducts on the ingredient list? Hard pass. They\u2019re not only common allergens, but these are likely parts that could not be used for human consumption.<\/p>\n
Kibble is nutritionally balanced for pets of all ages, and it\u2019s easy to adjust the portion sizes as your pet grows and ages. However, kibble is low-moisture so it\u2019s not recommended for older dogs who aren\u2019t making it to the water bowl as often as they used to. Cats also depend heavily on food for hydration (unlike dogs, they don\u2019t have the big sloppy tongues to drink water effectively), so kibble may not be the right choice for them either. Larger dogs may prefer larger size kibble. Cats, being the finicky snobs that they are, will always want a smaller size kibble and may need to try different shapes to find one they deem acceptable.<\/p>\n
Kibble is easy to scoop and go but it\u2019s still important to handle safely. Because kibble contains animal-origin products, there\u2019s a risk of Salmonella, E. coli and other organisms. The ingredients are usually cooked enough to kill bacteria, but after cooking they could still come into contact with contaminated materials such as meat flavor additives. To be safe, it\u2019s best to wash your hands after handling and to clean your pet\u2019s bowl regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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