The first way to judge the quality of dog food: look

"Look" means to look at the appearance of dog food. To put it more specifically, it depends on whether the surface of the particles is smooth or not and the color depth.
Generally, the surface of high-quality dog ​​food particles is relatively rough, and the surface of the particles is obviously not smooth. If it is dog food with a smooth surface, it means that the grain content in the dog food is relatively high and the grinding fineness is very fine during processing. A lighter and more yellowish color means that there are more grains in the ingredients. A darker color generally means more meat and higher animal protein content. Of course, this does not rule out the addition of artificial coloring.
In addition, you can observe whether there are debris on the surface of the dog food particles. If there are a lot of debris, it may be that the dog food has been stored for too long, and the dog food is no longer fresh, or may even have insects.

The second way to judge the quality of dog food: smell

The so-called "smell", as the name suggests, means smelling the smell of dog food. Dog food with a light meaty or refreshing scent that is not pungent is better. The greener and more natural dog food is relatively fragrant, with little fragrance and a fresh taste. Low-quality dog ​​food will have a strong fragrance and is quite pungent.

The third way to judge the quality of dog food: Taste

"Taste", of course, means taste. First of all, dog food should not be too salty. The salty taste itself is actually a food attractant. The manufacturer deliberately increases the amount of salt added. Dogs who eat it for a long time will develop the habit of "heavy taste" and become picky eaters. There will be resistance to foods with low salt content. Long-term consumption of high-salt dog food is not good for the dog's health and can cause hair loss and other skin diseases.
If the dog food tastes mushy or bitter, it means that the temperature was too high during drying. The dog food produced in this way will also lose a lot of nutritional value.
If you take your dog with you when you buy it, it’s best to let your dog taste it. If your dog likes to eat it, consider buying some. If your dog is averse to it, don’t buy it.

The fourth way to judge the quality of dog food: break it off

"Break it off" actually means looking at the texture of the dog food. High-quality dog ​​food is moderately soft and hard, and does not require too much force to break open. The internal structure is honeycomb-shaped, and the color is consistent with the external color, without any difference in shades. Owners who buy such dog food should feel free to feed their dogs.