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Nutrition is vital to your dog's health. It is important to learn what your pet needs to stay healthy, happy and active. Dogs like humans have specific nutritional needs. They too need a diet with nutrients like protein, fats, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins in right amount. These nutrients act as fuel, which gets converted into energy. Energy generates heat and the quantity of heat produced controls your dog's body temperature, which in turn plays a crucial role in keeping your dog healthy. Every activity of your pooch from walking and playing, to living a happy and healthy life, depends on the fuel you provide and the energy it generates. |
Nowadays pet stores are flooded with a variety of dog food that promises to keep your dog hale and hearty. But do they really work? Let us try to gather some information about the nutrients that your dog requires to stay fit and healthy.
Protein: Protein is an essential ingredient as it acts as the building blocks for life. There are different types of proteins animal and plant proteins. Animal proteins are of the highest quality. Dogs by nature are carnivorous animals therefore they require a diet, which is rich in protein. However, many dog owners judge the quality of a dog food by looking at the food label. The protein content shown on the label should not be the only criteria of buying food packages for your dog. Food packages with higher protein percentages do not determine the quality of the food. Every dog has its own dietary needs. So, a food package with an appropriate amount of protein that will suffice your dog's requirements is the ideal diet.
Carbohydrates: Dogs need carbohydrates for energy and proper digestion. However dogs do not need a high carbohydrate diet to stay healthy. A diet low in carbohydrate and rich in protein is the balanced diet. Most of the commercial dog food packages contain 30% and 70% carbohydrate in them.
These are some of the nutrients that your pooch needs to stay fit and healthy.
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