Dog Food and nutrition

staffy dogChoosing the right healthy dog food can be one of the most important decisions that you make for your dog. One benefit is that you can be sure of providing your pet with all the nutrients that are necessary for a healthy and strong animal.

You will avoid expensive visits to the vet while also ensuring that man’s best friend provides you with companionship for a long time. Finding the best foods for your pet is simply a matter of reading the labels and understanding the ingredients that are included in the product.

  • buying the best food/ treat for your dog:

A great product is one that has high levels of proteins. Dogs are carnivorous by nature and their digestive system is designed to digest raw meat. Therefore, a great meal is one that contains raw meat because this is more nutritious for your pet. Protein helps to build your dog’s immune system as well as facilitate his growth. High quality protein should form about a fifth of your dog’s diet, and this can be provided in the form of chicken or even lamb as opposed to meat by-products or a bone meal.

The carbohydrate content in the healthy dog food should be in the right amount because too many carbohydrates can cause your dog to become bloated and have excessive gas. Although carbohydrates in the right amount are good for your dog, these are usually used as fillers in most commercial products and so you need to choose foods that have less of carbohydrates.

Fat is also an important part of a healthy diet. Some of the most common forms of fat in commercial products are lard, poultry fat, tallow, cotton seed oil as well as hydrogenated vegetable oils. You should read the label carefully because most products contain too much fat in them. Adult dogs need a minimum of five percent fat in their diet and a maximum of fifteen percent.

If you are providing dry healthy dog food then you need to compare brands in order to find the best product for your pet. You need to understand the ingredients that have been used to make these products. If you are unsure about a particular ingredient then you need to do come research. You can consult with your local veterinarian, research on the internet, or visit your local public library to find more information on the proper feeding of your dog.

Make sure there are no artificial ingredients, meat by products or chemicals in the products that you buy for your dog. You should also check to see if the product has been formulated to suit the needs of your dog. For example, some products are formulated for overweight dogs, senior dogs, or dogs with allergies.

Be sure to check the expiration date on any product that your purchase. Stores make every effort to remove expired items from the shelf, however, checking this information is in the best interest of both you and your dog.