How to Read a Dog Food Label Like You’re Shopping at the Farm Stand

Choosing the best food for your dog starts with understanding what’s really in their bowl. At Shepherd Boy Farms, we believe in transparency because your pup deserves the same wholesome goodness you’d choose for your own family. Here’s how to decode those labels like a pro:

1. Start with the Ingredients (Just Like You Would for Your Groceries!).

Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first few tell the real story. Look for:

• Real, recognizable foods like farm raised beef, free range chicken, or fresh sweet potatoes (the kind you’d find at your local farmers’ market!).
• Named meats such as "chicken" or "beef liver," never vague terms like "meat meal" or "by products."
• Simple, whole foods you’d feel good about serving at your own table.

Skip the fillers:

• Corn, soy, or wheat often pad the bowl without adding real nutrition.
• Artificial colors or preservatives? Not in our kitchen and not in yours, either.

We keep things honest: only farm fresh meats, USA sourced produce, and ingredients you can pronounce. If we wouldn’t eat it, we won’t feed it to your dog.

2. Dig Deeper: Where Do Those Nutrients Come From?

A high protein percentage doesn’t mean much if it’s from low quality sources. 

Your dog thrives on bioavailable nutrition, ingredients their body can easily absorb and use for energy, shiny coats, and tail wagging vitality.

That’s why we:

• Source our meats from trusted farms.
• Gently preserve nutrients with our freeze-drying process, locking in the goodness nature intended.
• Never cut corners because your dog’s health is worth it.

When you know how to read a label, it’s easy to see why fresh, honest food like ours makes all the difference.

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