The Basics Of Dog Health Care: Diet
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Fulfilling your dog’s dietary requirements is an important part of the dog health care process.
This is not as straight forward as it initially appears; a dog’s nutritional requirements differ depending on the stage of life they are at.
This guide will inform you as to how you can tailor your dog’s diet to make sure it is benefiting their general health. The cornerstone of successful dog ownership is a good diet.
Adults
Balance is the most important aspect of a dogs diet, just like in humans. Protein is fundamental in maintaining this balance. The recommended protein content for dogs is 20 to 30 per cent, so it is imperative to feed them protein rich foods such as chicken, salmon and lamb.
A dog’s energy is supplied by carbohydrates from rice, cereals and pastas. To ensure smooth bowel movement, complement their diet with plenty of fibre.
On top of getting the food right, it is important to feed your dog twice a day, at the same times, with similar portion sizes.
Puppy Diets
Puppies have very similar diets to adults, except their food needs to be higher in energy and easier to digest. Because puppies have smaller stomachs, you will need to feed them less, more often.
There are some foods you would normally give to an adult dog, which you wouldn’t give to a puppy. For example, table scraps, which a puppy would find particularly hard to digest.
Senior Dogs
The nutritional needs of older dogs differ because they are less active and have slower metabolisms than puppies and adults.
It is imperative to keep the calorie levels of an older dog down, as well as giving them food that is easily digestible. Giving them vitamins C and E will support their aging joints.
As dogs begin to age, their ability to chew effectively lessens.
Keep the portion sizes of an older dog smaller and avoid giving them large pieces of chewy meat.
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