the importance of quality eating for dogs
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The Importance Of Quality Eating For Dogs
Many dog owners will share their dinner with their pet that is not good or healthy option for the animals.
In order to give a healthy diet to your dog you should know dog's eating habit and lifestyle.
Does your dog eat and go for a long walk daily?
Or your dog only loves to eat and snooze away the entire day?
As like humans, pets also require a nutritious diet in order to get a proper growth and development of mind and body.
It is important to feed your dog all the essential food groups but selection of the food category is a daunting process.
One of the most easy thing to understand is the dietary needs of the dog. The more you learn the better you select.
What are the basic nutrition a dog needs?
The best way to buy healthy and nutritious dog food is to inspect the ingredients on the label of the food.
Protein :-
There are different types of protein found in dog foods but animal proteins are good for dogs rather than
vegetable proteins.
Dogs need a minimum of 18% protein in their daily diet when they are adults and 22% for reproduction and
growth.
Fat
Fat keeps your dog's coat healthy and provide energy. So don't buy fat-free foods for dog.
A normal dog needs a minimum of 5% fat in his daily diet.
Vitamins :-
Always consult with the veterinarian about what vitamin types and amounts your dog needs in daily basis.
A regular vitamin supplement meets the daily need of the dog's body for daily growth and development.
Water :-
The water needs of body depends on activity level of the dog and if he likes more dry foods then the water needs
will increase.
Make sure to give your pet at least one quarter of water for every pound of dry food in every meal..
Most of the food categories meet the daily needs of dog but if get confused then check for
AAFCO stamp of approval.
There are some other factors come into play while choosing food for your dog
like :- taste preference
:- lifestyle :- health problems :- environment etc.
How to develop healthy habits of your dog?
Development of healthy habit is the most important aspect of your pet's diet and that includes the frequency or
schedule of feeding.
Prepare a daily routine :-
A good and healthy diet begins with a daily routine. And your dog should have an idea when he is going to be fed.
Giving too much food encourages obesity and when your dog leaves
food behind then it's sure he is already full.
If your dog starts to act sick after eating, either something is physically wrong with the dog or the type of dog food to
be changed.
Types of Feeding
Free-choice Feeding
Timed Feeding
Free-choice feeding means you provide food for the day in the
morning, and let your dog decide when he is going to eat.
Timed-feeding is daily schedule where you allow your dog to eat for 20mnts then you
remove the bowl.
This process is ideal for over-eating dogs, large breeds, and obese dogs.
By understanding the real needs of your dog, you’ll build a healthy eating habits for a lifetime.
