1 Extremely strong and tempting meat aroma (especially the aroma of fresh meat/fat).

2 Contains a high proportion of animal protein and a moderate amount of fat.

3 Natural flavor enhancers may be added (such as liver powder, hydrolyzed protein).

4 Wet food usually smells more attractive than dry food, and wet food and dry food can be mixed together.

5 Dry food with grease/flavor spray on the surface is more attractive than bare dry food.

6 Fresh, unoxidized state.

Important tips:

1 “Priority to try” does not mean “healthy” or “suitable”! Some foods with extremely strong smells that dogs love to eat may use a lot of attractants or low-quality ingredients (such as a lot of grain filling, meat powder instead of fresh meat, high salt and high additives). Long-term consumption may be harmful to health.

2 When choosing dog food, while ensuring that the dog likes it, you should also pay attention to:

• Clearly labeled high-quality animal protein sources (such as “fresh chicken” and “boneless beef” are better than “meat by-products” and “poultry meal”).
• Balanced nutritional ratio (in line with AAFCO or NRC standards).
• Suitable for the dog’s age, size, activity level and health status.
• Try to choose products with few additives and natural ingredients.
• If the dog suddenly loses interest in the food he originally loved, be alert to whether it is a health problem (such as toothache, digestive problems, diseases, etc.), and seek medical attention in time.

Simply put, the dog food that smells the most fragrant and meaty, and looks/feels the freshest and juiciest, is often the first thing the dog will pounce on and try. But as responsible parents, we need to find the best balance between “love to eat” and “healthy”.