CARING FOR YOUR DOG
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Feeding dogs is similar to feeding babies, in that neither have very much to say in what they get to eat; they depend on us to make the right decisions for them. A well-balanced diet is vital for the good health. The easiest way to provide a balanced diet is to use a premium food, containing high quality nutrients from a reputable manufacturer.
Excessive vitamin C is very dangerous for canines. But extra fatty acids are very beneficial. Omega 3 and omega 6 are of the most potent. Fiber is also very important in his diet. Meat really is the best way to go for dogs. Red meat supplies a great deal of protein and fatty acids, that canines just adore.
Nutrition Q and A
Q: I'm a vegetarian, can I safely feed my dog a vegetarian diet?
A: A dog is able to survive on a well-balanced vegetarian diet. But this is a path no dog willingly follows. Dog are designed to eat best as a carnivore. Vegetarianism is a human ethical decision.
Q: Does my dog need carbohydrates in its diet?
A: Carbohydrates are not a natural energy source for dogs. But dogs are able to convert them into glucose. Starch is the most common form of carbohydrates for dogs.
Q: Can I supplement my dog's diet with vitamins and minerals?
A: Take great care if you decide to give vitamin and mineral supplements to tiny "Fifi". Higher levels of some nutrients reduce the absorption of others. It is dangerous to
Give large amounts of ANY single mineral. When a higher dose of nutrient is needed, use a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement specially formulated for dogs.
Remember: the dogs make great running partners. 64% of all new dogs are bought to help their masters exercise. As similar as people and dogs are, laziness will kill a dog. Take him out jogging every now and then, play fetch at the park, just do something active and fun.
Everyone wants his or her dog to be truly healthy. We get sad when our beloved pet is ill or unhappy. But often traditional courses of treatment don't always work as well as we would want them to. But there are alternative ways of treating canine illness and maintaining your dog's best health.Wha. . .