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Dry Food Versus Canned Food
The biggest nutritional difference between dry dog food and canned dog food is, as the names suggest, water content. Canned dog foods can be up to 70% water, whereas the moisture content of dry food is usually only about 10%. Semi-moist food falls in the middle, with about 33% water content. Experiment with different types of food (such as organic dog food and natural dog food) if you like, but once you find a mix (brand) your dog likes, stay with it to avoid the development of feeding problems. To keep your dog from becoming bored with his food, you can feed two parts dry food to one part canned or semi-moist food per meal, or two meals of dry food and one meal of canned food daily.

Variety in Your Dog's Diet
As long as you feed your dog AAFCO-approved commercial dog food designed to meet the nutritional needs of your dog at his current life stage, you don't need to worry too much about providing a wide variety of foods. Consider organic dog food and natural dog food brands for your dog. Never be tempted to add variety to your dog's diet by feeding him table scraps, as this will decrease his appetite for the dog food that makes up his primary source of nutrition.

Your Dog's Nutritional Needs
Your dog might be happy to eat anything you drop in the dish, from a spoonful of cottage cheese to a serving of primo canned organic dog food or a scoop of dry natural dog food. The hard part is figuring out what will provide an adult dog with complete nutrition. Even the experts disagree, which is why the premium brands of dog food aren't identical. The experts' consensus on many related issues will lead you to a good choice of nutritious dog food that goes a long way toward preventing problems down the road. Keep in mind the amount of exercise your dog is getting, as it may be necessary to increase activity level while adjusting diet.

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