Now, here we will Discuss about dog nutrition.
Some basic things you should always familiar with the dog nutritions.
So below are some kind of food which you should or should not
prefer for your dog :
Do Not Feed Toxic Substances:
You might not be aware that many foods are toxic to dogs. They include:
- Onions and garlic
- Citrus
- Chocolate (or anything that contains caffeine)
- Walnuts
- Avocados
- Fruit pits
- Raw eggs and raw fish
- Potato peels
- Grapes and raisins
And do not feed fatty food.Whatever food you give him should be hygienic and
nutritious for him.
If you are going to give your dog only dog food then following are the thing you
should look for, while choosing a food for him.
First of all you should know the nutritional requirement of your dog.
NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Basically dog require six types of nutrients as follows
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Vitamins
- Fats
- Oil
- Water
Proteins : are chemicals made from amino acids and form
a major component of muscles and tissues.They form part
of enzymes that metabolize food into energy and hormones
that modify biological functions. There must be a good
amount of protein in feeds for pups.
So You should look for the percentage of the protein present
in the dog food and should choose the one with higher percentage
Carbohydrates : are required to supply energy and heat to the body
and are usually composed of sugars and starches. A balanced diet for
dogs is made up of approximately 40-60% carbohydrate. This nutrient
is required for growth, energy (work), reproduction, and milk production.
Fats and Oil: are required in small amounts to increase the palatability (taste),
texture, and energy level of food. Dogs and cats require about 25-50% fat.
Deficiency of this nutrient can lead to poor, dry and scaly coat. Fats and oil
can be supplemented by adding soy or corn oil into the meal.
Vitamins: are also needed in small amount. They regulate nutrient digestion
energy utilization, nerve and muscular activities. Also play important role in
blood clotting preventing excessive loss of blood during injury or wound.
For dogs vitamin supplementation is usually necessary.
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