What makes a good-quality dog food?

Owners can evaluate dog food by checking its nutritional composition. Among meat ingredients, fresh meat is better than meat meal; if the label does not specify which animal the meat comes from and simply says ‘meat,’ it is generally best to avoid it.

Next, puppy food should contain no less than 22% protein, and adult dog food no less than 18%. In addition, food priced around 2–15 yuan per 500 g generally falls into the low-end category, with substandard ingredients and nutrition, so owners should choose carefully.

Finally, high-quality dog food has a faint meat aroma but is not overpowering; if the smell is too strong, it may contain excessive palatability enhancers.