Dog Care – Proper Nutrition And Feeding Tips
proper nutrition and feeding tips there
are so many variables when it comes to
feeding your dog that it can become
confusing as to what is best for your
pet some people advocate only dried food
some say only freshly prepared some say
you have to supplement your dog’s diet
with vitamins and minerals so how do you
know if you’re feeding your dog
correctly a good indication is the
health of your dog how clear his eyes
are how shiny his coat is and how much
energy he has all dogs are different and
will require variance in nutritional
needs a dog’s diet should include a
combination of vitamins minerals
carbohydrates fats and proteins if it
does then your dog’s needs for growth
tissue repair and exercise will be met
here are some tips to follow to ensure
good nutrition for your dog one ensure
your dog always has fresh clean water to
avoid feeding your dog scraps from the
dinner table this can lead to overweight
canines number three buy dog food that
states it has a balanced combination of
nutrients these nutrients should be
processed in a way that the dog will be
able to absorb them into his body number
four do not feed your dog excess amounts
of fat and carbohydrates 5 if your dog
has skin problems it may be wise to
include foods with fatty acids such as
omega-3 and omega-6 number six dry dog
food of a good quality is often
considered the best food for dogs fresh
meat alone will not provide your dog
with adequate nutrition meat scraps and
leftovers tables can be added to dry
food for variation and texture number
seven do not feed your dog only soft
food as this will lead to plaque buildup
on his teeth make sure your dog gets raw
bones and hard dog biscuits included in
his diet eight ensure your puppy’s
dietary needs are met introduce them to
solid food as they are being weaned any
new foods should be brought in gradually
so as to not upset the young stomach
special puppy canned and dry food is
available number nine puppies will need
to be fed a few times a day until six
months old
then twice a day until they are 12
months old after that you only need to
feed your dog once a day number 10 do
not over feed your dog if he’s gaining
weight you’ll need to reduce the amount
of food you’re feeding him dogs have
different needs at different stages of
their lives in terms of nutrition be
aware of this and feed your dog
accordingly
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