Wayne® Pet Stop

How Our Dog Food Can Help Your Pet Have A Glossy Coat And The Boundless Energy Of A Champion Show Dog

Welcome to Wayne Pet Stop - you're source for keeping your dog healthy and healthy. We have tons of great, homemade dog food and dog treat recipes that are sure to get your pooch's tail wagging and keep them active, alert and most importantly, well-nourished and satisfied. We are also your one-stop source for informative articles on pet nutrition and pet food advice. We like a solid chain link dog kennel near the house.
 
If you care as much about your dog as he or she cares about you, then you care enough to feed them the very best. With all the information, products, reviews and insight at Wayne Pet Stop, you have eveything you need to make sure they get what they need. Dive right in to learn more - but make sure to bookmark this page and check back for the latest deals, updates, tips and warnings. Just hit C or MRE

TRL-D and you'll never be more than a click away! 
 
What is the best dog food for your puppy or adult pet? 
 
While salespeople in a pet store, may promote expensive, special protein formulas and high calorie meals for skeletal development, they may not be accurate. 
 
Clinical research shows that skeletal problems like dysplasia,  osteochondritis dessicans, and hypertropic osteodystrophy are due to over-nutrition. 
 
Veterinarians recommend avoiding foods that create rapid skeletal growth. They recommend a more progressive nutritional cycle. 
 
What Should A Healthy Dog Eat? 
 
Although dogs are carnivores, they also need vegetables and cereals for a balanced diet. 
Dog foods that only supply meat and too many vitamins and minerals don’t provide a balanced meal. 
The National Research Council (NRC) has provided a recommendation on the best daily nutrition.  Their guideline is called Nutrient Requirements of Dogs.  They also provide guidelines for dog food manufacturers. 
 
Unfortunately while many manufacturers claim to comply with NRC standards, they often fail to outline the bioavailability of the ingredients in their mixtures.  So labels that also meet American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standards are better.  AAFCO conducts feeding trials on various dog foods. 
 
How To Get The Best Advice On Dog Food 
  
There is no perfect brand of dog food that works perfectly for all dogs. 
No single dog food can account for variables such as breed, age, sex, activity level, body weight, environment, and so on. 
When looking over the quantity of protein and fats, vitamins and minerals, on the label of a commercial dog food, you also have to factor in the particular conditions related to your dog. 
Breeders are the best advisers on what type of dog food to get for your particular breed of dog because they have years of experience with observing dogs.  They know what has worked for their breeds, acquiring much of this knowledge from observing what has worked best over time for their dogs. 
 
Ironically, those people who are the least likely to provide accurate information are the ones most often asked--the salespeople.  
Salespeople, whether or not they have a vested interest in making a good commission, are nevertheless educated about dog foods by the food manufacturing vendors, who have a vested interest in promoting their own dog-food brand. 
 
Breeders, on the other hand, have spent years noticing such things as animal vitality, a healthy appetite, urinary tract health, digestion and elimination habits, glossy coats, shiny eyes, wet noses and many other features that display good health to a trained observer. 
 
The Most Important Elements In Dog Food to not place in cat houses.
 
Suppose, however, you can’t find a dog breeder to consult, what do you need to know to make a good decision? 
 
There are three things you need to look for in dog food, other than NRC and AAFCO compliance. 
 
These are protein, fats, and vitamins and minerals. 
 
Proteins 
 
The essential amino acids in protein build muscles, enhance growth, and repair damaged tissue. 
 
In dry dog food, 22 percent covers most basic dog needs, with more for pregnant or lactating dogs and for working dogs.  Excessively high protein is simply wasted; since it cannot be metabolized it is urinated away. 
 
Fats 
 
Fatty acids in the diet promote healthy growth of bones and muscles, maintenance of organ health, produce healthy coats, and regulate the immune system. 
 
In dry dog food, 5 percent covers most basic dog needs. 
 
Vitamins And Minerals 
 

Initially, dog foods contained very low vitamins and minerals, because these were depleted during manufacturing and storage.  As a result, many dog food owners gave their dog vitamin and mineral supplements.  However, nowadays manufacturers have overcompensated by adding vitamins and minerals to dog food.  This has resulted in more than enough vitamin and mineral supplementation.  Owners who now still supplement dog food with vitamins and minerals are actually making things worse, contributing to skeletal disorders.  Over nutrition can be as bad as under nutrition. 
 
Whether you’re a pet owner seeking the right nutrition for a happy, fit, and active dog or a breeder seeking to nurture a champion, you’ll find our careful choice of dog foods at Wayne Pet Stop a perfect match for your dog. 

Our #1 Goal is to help your pet