Most dog food manufacturers know how to use hype to sell their products.
Instead of getting into the specifics of their ingredients, they show how happy a dog is to be eating their food.
Some brands will even make direct comparisons to 'real' food, making you think that your dog's cuisine is the model of canine nutrition.
But the truth of the matter is that many dog food brands, even some of the most famous, often cut corners when it comes to creating their content.
If animal protein is used, usually it's in the form of a byproduct...
meat that is unappetizing or even unhealthy for human consumption.
Then there's the problem of too many carbs being present in the food.
In this situation, companies use vegetables and grains as their primary ingredients...
a concoction that, (while fine for humans), is not healthy enough for dogs.
However, don't panic.
Through dog food ratings, you can get a good idea of what a particular brand's food consists of.
This is especially the case if you investigate dog food ratings written by a vet, who knows the ins and outs of canine nutrition.
Of course, there is usually a limit to the number of dog food ratings given each month on a site.
Since there are dozens if not hundreds of brands out there, it is impossible to get everything in at once.
The only exception is if a site has been around for many years.
In that situation the author(s) have had time to amass several sets of dog food ratings.
So, what can a person do if they can't find dog food ratings for their favorite brand? Their best bet is to email the author asking them to review whatever brand is of interest.
Many will respond because it gives them more ideas for content.
And the more ratings they have, the more visitors they will get.
In conclusion, use dog food ratings to find out the real truth behind a dog food brand.
They don't cost anything, and, (thanks to the Internet), they are readily available.