Beef

Beef is a high quality meat source for dogs. Some pet food manufacturers have reported that it is more likely to cause dietary intolerance but solid evidence of this is hard to come by. Red meats like beef contain higher levels of trans-fats and cholesterol which should be kept to a minimum if your dog has a history of health problems. Red meats also contain higher levels of purines and other minerals (especially in the 'meal' form due to the higher bone content) which are best avoided in dogs with urinary conditions. As with all meats, the beef used in dog food can come in a number of forms of varying quality and nutritional value. Like all meats, when an ingredients list features just 'beef' (as opposed to 'dried beef', 'beef meal' etc) it usually refers to fresh beef.