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How to tell if your feeding your pet the best food?

Have you ever wondered if your feeding your bet the best food for him or her? Is the price I’m paying for my pets food worth it? That’s what we are going to go over today for dogs and birds!

Birds

The best thing to look for when evaluating your birds food is to look for insect damage. This is the first sign that the food you may be feeding your bird may not be the best. Next, check for any signs of mold. This may be hard to notice but it’s possible that your pets food may be molding. If either of these are evident do blame the food just yet! Examine the next bag of food you get and if the signs aren’t present throw your food in the freezer, it may be that the food is being exposed to something after you get it that is degrading its quality. The freezer will kill any insects and prevent mold from growing!

Dogs

The first step for dog food is to take a look at the ingredients. Check the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ this will tell you the exact protein, fat, fiber, and water content in your pets food. Next make sure that the food is for the correct type for your dog’s size, weight, and age. Next, check and make sure that one of the first ingredients is a high quality protein source. This will ensure that your pets food contains the protein your pet needs rather than just containing ‘beef flavoring’. Last, (and certainly not least) you may want to opt for brands thats food says all natural. This will ensure that what your feeding your dog doesn’t have chemical additives.

  • "I've been shopping here for my cat food for a few months now and I always look forward to when we're running low because it means I get to go back! My favorite thing about this store is how fun it is to be in there. They have a handful of resident birds that will talk to you when you walk by, and a big tortoise that just roams the place."
  • "They have quite a large selection of birds, fish, a few rodents, and reptiles. The birds are friendly and the majority of them love to be held and will hop up to your shoulder and cuddle up close to you. Absolutely one of my favorite pet store/pet supply stores that I have been to."
  • "Fantastic service, excellent selection, and an atmosphere that I didn't think my children would ever get to experience. If you are looking for a store with personality, individuals who are not high pressure sales people and will actually take time to spend with you or your children, this is for you."
  • "I've been shopping here for 13+ years. They have a fabulous selection of parrot supplies, food and toys. I adopted two of my birds from Gallery. I board my 3 birds with them when I need to travel. Recently I was hospitalized and then in a wheelchair after an accident, and Gallery went above and beyond to care for my birds while I wasn't able to."
  • "Family owned pet shop with real personality. Feels nice and interesting I would say it is leagues above big box pet stores."
  • "Absolutely unbelievable. When going there to get a first bird for teenage grand child, I was astounded at how knowledgeable these people are. $10 a year puts you into their Pet Club, which gives you a 10% discount. I saved more than $10 already and haven't even brought our bird home yet."
  • "I've been coming here since 1977. I love this place. I'm bringing my own children now. They have grain free cat and dog foods.They have awesome treats, toys and supplies. Always a fun visit. The African tortoise walking around tops it all!"
  • "The management and staff are very nice people and are knowledgeable about pets and pet care. We've purchased a caique and two Netherland dwarf rabbits and could not be happier with the service we receive everytime we visit the store."
  • "Super friendly staff! Drove from a hour away just to come visit this store. So very pleased on their variety of pets and supplies. I will be returning!"
  • "I have literally grown up with this store. I always enjoy going in and looking around. Wouldn't dream of getting our pet food any where else. I give this place 10 stars."
  • "Their staff are some of the most knowledgable folk in town, and they're also the nicest! They'll spend all the time you need to answer your questions and help you find your way around. There is a reason I have remained a customer for the last 20+ years!"
  • "I worked at Gallery of Pets for about 6 months and it was the best job I ever had! I can tell you that these wonderful people treat their employees with utmost respect, and care for the animals in the store as if they were theirs. Even though I live in Dallas, I will NEVER buy a pet from anywhere but here, and every time I'm in Austin I stock up on supplies."
  • "Everyone is extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. I have purchased a cockatiel and a rabbit, and I'm sure I would definitely get more pets from here. They make you feel like you are a part of their family and friends."
  • "This place is awesome! Knowledgeable and attentive but the most important and obvious was the fact that they care.. about every single animal in the store. We had a great experience."
  • “Everyone in the shop seemed passionate and knowledgeable about all kinds of pet needs. They helped us get everything we needed for our new finches! Loved the huge selection in the store.”
  • “From the moment we walked in, we felt comfortable, and unlike most stores/shops, looked at and pressured. We live in Seguin, but will always drive here first before going to other stores to purchase our new pets and supplies.”
  • “We always enjoy looking around, have learned lots of interesting facts from the associates, and always find a great selection of treats and foods for our menagerie.”