There's no easier way to compare our formulas with competing pet foods. If you've been hunting for the right food for a while, you'll know this to be true ... there are literally hundreds of pet foods on the market today. Obviously, that's why we cannot include every brand used by US consumers in our comparisons.
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What we have attempted to do with our comparisons is to demonstrate how other popular brands fail to meet the rigorous standards set by Life’s Abundance. These comparisons are provided to help not only consumers currently purchasing brands other than Life’s Abundance, but to help educate all pet food consumers about what they should look for in the best food for their companion animals.
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We encourage you to revisit our comparison pages and to familiarize yourself with our review of ingredients, so that you can judge for yourself whether your food is truly the best for your beloved pet.
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Pay particular attention to the first five ingredients. They play a significant role in the nutritional make-up of a food.
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​Ask: Does This Food Have Quality Protein?
Protein is essential for all bodily functions, including those of the brain, heart, skin, skeleton and many others. Life’s Abundance contains at least 26% of high-quality protein including chicken meal. We prefer chicken meal because it is a more concentrated source of protein, as most of the water has been removed. Look for identifiable animal proteins such as "chicken meal" rather generic terms like "poultry meal," which can consist of any fowl (turkey, chicken, geese, etc.). You should be aware that some manufacturers use grains (like wheat gluten or corn gluten) as less expensive sources of protein.
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​Ask: What Grains Does This Food Contain?
Whole grains are an excellent source of protein, fiber, B vitamins, iron, zinc and other essential minerals. They also provide the kind of carbohydrates that deliver sustained energy to your dog. We include the natural goodness of Ground Brown Rice and Oat Groats in Life’s Abundance Dog Food. Grains like soy, corn, corn gluten, wheat and wheat gluten are generally used as inexpensive sources of protein. Also, these grains are prone to molds, which can be toxic. We will never use these ingredients in Life’s Abundance foods.
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​Ask: Are There Any By-Products?
Some manufacturers consider by-products inferior sources of protein and, depending on the source, they can be difficult to digest. Read the ingredients carefully because current regulations allow some manufacturers to use ingredients that you would never knowingly give to your dog.
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​Ask: What Are Their Sources for Fat?
Canines derive significant nutrition from animal based fat sources in their dog food. Some of the nutrients found in animal fats are simply not available in vegetable sources. Animal fats can vary in quality, so look for a species-specific fat like “chicken fat” versus “animal fat” to be certain of the kind of fat your dog is eating.
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​Ask: What About Other Healthy Ingredients?
​These include: a proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals, antioxidant system including vitamins A, C and E, vegetables, fruit, omega fatty acids and direct-fed microbials (ingredients similar to those found in supermarket yogurts) to help support healthy immune and digestive systems.
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Your pet deserves the very best food. How does your food measure up?
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