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There have been a lot of buzz before regarding dry dog food and their risks for dogs. Can anyone help me out with this? I'm not sure if it's real or not and if it is what brands should I avoid?

Thanks!

Many delicious crunchy dry food and tasty treats is sure to make your dog's face light up with excitement.

Commercial dry dog food is far from ideal for our dogs but, there are some that are better than others.

Dry food contains 6-10% moisture by volume, as compared to up to 78% in canned food. Semi-moist foods have a moisture content of 25-35%. Pet owners often prefer dry food due to the convenience and price. Besides the lower price, dry pet food can also be left out for the animal to eat at will over the course of several days; whereas canned food spoils or becomes unappetizing after several hours. On the other hand, canned food has a longer shelf life than dry food. Canned food can also contain more protein and fat than dry dog food.

If extruded kibble is exposed to air for too long or not properly stored, the fats and oils added after cooking can become rancid, and vitamins and minerals in the food may be destroyed by heat during storage or shipping.