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Why is dry dog food so expensive?

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6 нояб. 2020 г. · The average bag of dry kibble will cost a dog owner anywhere from $100 to $250 per year. The same amount of food that is labeled as 'premium' .


Is there really a difference in dry dog food?

While most commercial dog food brands are specially formulated with at least the minimum nutritional requirements for dogs, it is important to remember that not every dog has exactly the same nutritional needs. Dogs require a wide range of nutrients in different quantities over the course of their lives.

Which is cheaper wet or dry dog food?

Dry dog food, often called kibble, is cheaper and more convenient than wet dog food (a.k.a., canned food). However, wet foods are usually more nutritious, and canned varieties are more carefully regulated.

Can dogs live on just dry food?

Yes, dogs can do very well on dry food only. It isn't that dry food is the most ideal food, simply that for most pet owners, it is the most convenient food to store, and the most affordable. There are some people that choose to feed raw dog food, or even cook all their dogs meals.

Is it more expensive to make your own dog food?

A balanced, home-cooked diet for a 30-pound dog would cost $3.52 per day; $5.58 if you go organic. That's two to four times the price of commercial dry dog foods of similar qualities, he says, but up to half the cost of commercial wet foods.

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