i'm not an expert on dogs, but i'm on my second dog,

>>2334416
Yes, dog food is the best option. The fuck else would you feed it, hamster food? It's the type and quality of dog food that matters.

you can make your own

i run any recipe by your vet though (or even better a nutritionist if you live near a vet school)

>>2334416

Yes, unless you are willing to get hold of a veterinary nutritionist and formulate a homemade diet with them.

Do not get pulled in by the fads of homemade or raw diets online. Unless it has been formulated by a veterinary nutritionist it will almost certainly be insufficient/over-do some certain nutrients.

Raw (especially whole pray) can and does cause impactions. The risk is not worth it.

Your best bet if you don't fancy phaffing about with paying money for a nutritionist over the dog's lifetime is to buy an AFCO complete dog food- legally they have to cover all a dogs nutrient's needs. After that, go with whatever your dog suits/your budget suits.

>>2334440
This. Best option is a homemade diet of fresh, high-quality foods. Definitely run it by a nutritionist, though. Most people are too stupid and/or incompetent to come anywhere close to a proper diet on their own.

>>2334442
>Raw meat causes impactions
...What exactly do you think dogs ate before processed kibble?

>>2334444
not that anon but the raw diet isn't just raw meat you fucking mongoloid. it includes lots bones, which do chip and splinter even when they aren't cooked.

>>2334444

Dogs who ate bones before kibble had a few lower life expectancy, and probably died of impactions.

So sure, if you want your dog to have a low life expectancy then go for it.

>>2334416
give them a higgh quality dog food and supplement with raw meat once or twice a week
can't go wrong bro