https://pets.webmd.com/feed-pets-17/pet-food-ingredientsYou love your pet, so you want to feed him the best-quality food that you can find.

But pet food nutrition labels aren’t the same as those for human food.

It can be hard to tell if one product is better than another by simply reading the name on the label.Keep your eyes open for a few signs that you’re buying the best food for your dog or cat.Ingredients Aren’t EnoughWhen you shop for yourself, you might read the list of ingredients to see what’s in the food that you’re thinking about buying.

Heavier foods that sound good (berries or carrots) may be higher up on the list than other foods that weigh less (dried meat), but that may not tell the whole story.“Things that are water-rich -- fruits and vegetables -- that will push them to the top of the list,” Churchill says.

“Meat and chicken are 70% water, so they’re heavier [and listed higher on the label].

Owners may mistakenly say: ‘It’s got more meat in it,’ but it may have less chicken in it than those foods that add chicken meal, which is a cooked, dry product.”Read the Fine PrintMost companies that sell dog and cat food include a statement on the package based on the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Model Pet Food Regulations.