Dog food logic : making smart decisions for your dog in an age of too many choices

Confused by too many choices and too much hype when it comes to choosing a food for your dog? Learn how to distinguish between evidence-based information and marketing smoke and mirrors when reading labels. In-depth information for caring dog parents Food is love Why we need science The critical consumer : evaluating the science What's so special about a dog's nutritional needs? Age matters Canine athlete or couch potato? The new age of dog food Who owns your dog food? (and what is in it) Pet food marketing (where science goes to die) Label claims : testing your critical reading skills Who's keeping our dog food safe? Appendix 1: Evidence pyramid paper abstracts Appendix 2: Essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals Appendix 3: Calculating your dog's daily energy (calorie) needs Appendix 4: Common ingredients in commercial dog foods and their primary nutrient contributions Appendix 5: Choosing smart : a dog food choice flow chart.. Choosing the right dog food in a world with too many choices Walking down the dog food aisle in a pet supply superstore can present you with an overwhelming number of choices. Reading about dog food on the internet can make your head spin with so many opinions and stories. And judging the content that you find on dog food packaging can be confusing and misleading. How can the average dog owner make an informed choice in accordance with her dog's age, size and condition? In her latest book, author Linda Case describes how to make logical, evidence-based decisions for what to feed your dog amid all the options available