How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog
With so many dog food options available, it’s easy to feel confused about what’s best for your pet. At Pets Pantry, we’ve helped dog owners make informed choices for years. Here’s a straightforward guide based on what’s worked for our own dogs and our customers’ dogs.
Our Approach
We recommend feeding dogs a diet that includes clearly identified proteins and avoids artificial additives and colourings. Most of our recommended foods – which we call our "key foods" – follow these guidelines.
There are several types of dog food available:
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Dry food
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Wet food (tins or pouches)
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Dehydrated food
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Raw food
What works best will depend on your dog’s lifestyle, age, and energy levels – as well as what works best for you.
Some owners prefer the convenience of dry food, others like raw or wet food. Whichever option you choose, the most important thing is to feed a balanced diet made from natural, healthy ingredients.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Check the ingredients list
Look for a named protein source you recognise – for example, lamb, chicken, or salmon. Avoid foods with vague or unfamiliar terms unless you research what they mean.
Step 2: Choose a format
Decide whether raw, wet, or dry food suits your dog and lifestyle best.
Step 3: Look at the top ingredients
Make sure a named protein source (meat or fish) is listed as one of the first ingredients.
Step 4: Avoid artificial additives
Choose foods that are free from artificial colours and additives.
Feeding your dog doesn’t need to be overwhelming. By focusing on quality ingredients, avoiding artificial additives, and choosing a format that suits your dog’s needs, you can feel confident that you’re supporting your dog’s health and wellbeing. If you're ever unsure, we're here to help with advice based on years of experience.
