Pet Food Brands

Dog food. Cat food. Rabbit food. Hamster food. Reptile Food. Bird Food. There are more different kinds of pet foods than one can imagine, but there are more pet food brands than there are types of pet food! Of course, this makes the search for pet food very difficult, as there is very little way to tell which brand will be best for your specific pet. The best way to narrow the playing field is to begin with the type of pet, then address any health problems they may have, and then do research into what brands have what kinds of ingredients.

Initially, your decision about pet food brands will depend on what type of pet you own. Some pet food brands, like Eukanuba, Science Diet, Nutro, and Iams carry both cat and dog food. Other brands, like Cesar and Mighty Dog only offer dog food. If you have an exotic pet, there are more brands that are a little more obscure. Kaytee makes pet food for small animals and birds. Nutiphase makes small animal and bird food also. Vitakraft makes food for small animals, dogs and cats. Lafeber and Zupreem make bird food, while ZooMed and Nature Zone make reptile food.

The next step here is to be sure that you are getting a pet food that is formulated for your pet’s age. Puppies can’t eat adult dog food, and adult dogs can’t eat puppy food. Puppies can’t digest adult dog food as well as they should, and puppy food doesn’t give adult dogs enough nutrients. The same theory applies to cats and kittens. If you have an older pet, look into pet food brands that cater to elderly pets. These generally have more calcium and other nutrients that assist with the aging process in pets.

Now we move on to your pet’s health problems. Certain pets are required to have specific diets to counteract any health problems they may have. For example, if you have a cat that is prone to bladder problems, you can buy a special kind of cat food that counteracts that problem. There are pet foods that help with all sorts of pet medical issues. Some pet food brands carry lines for pets with hip or joint problems. Some are specially formulated for pets with bone problems or liver problems. Remember to contact your veterinarian about special diets for your pet before you start him on a special food!