It is not enough for dogs to have a full stomach after
every meal. Besides a non-sedentary lifestyle, pets need
proper nutrition in order to be healthy, happy and their coats
soft and glossy. The cost of dog food and its brand is only
important if dogs can read or pay for his meal. The easiest
and best way to find out which food is best for man's best
friend is to observe how their response is to the chow they
take in.
The following are tips that one should remember in
feeding dog any kibbles, nibbles or whatever kinds of treats.
Chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Specifically, the dark chocolate kind. The major components
methylxanthine alkaloids and theobromine in regular chocolate
is digested & excreted by humans in as little as 3 hours
but the same compounds when ingested by dogs stays inside them
for 18 hours. This has been proven to be fatal. Symptoms of
chocolate dog poisoning include vomiting, excessive urination,
hyperactivity, diarrhea, followed by seizure, coma, and death.
Read the label.
Dogs should have a diet rich in meat protein. When
purchasing canned foods, look for chicken, turkey meat, pork
or other animal by products as these keep the dog's coat
smooth and healthy. Dogs prefer foods which contain high
vegetable protein levels because these are easily digestible
and are a great source of energy.
Don't give a dog a bone!
Contrary to the popular nursery song, feeding bones to dogs
is not a good idea. Small soft bones gnawed and eaten by dogs
feel like splinters inside their throat causing them to choke.
Remember, dogs have short digestive tracts. They also have no
saliva amylase, an enzyme that is used to pre-digest starch.
Dog food supplements are unnecessary...
...only if one is sure that their dog receives a regular
intake of complete and balanced food nutrients. Good sources
of carbohydrates include rice, corn, oatmeal, wheat. However,
a highly specialized nutrition is only necessary if dogs do
not get enough physical activity or are currently undergoing a
stressful routine change.
Raw fish and eggs are a no-no.
Consistent consumption of raw eggs make a dog's skin
breakout. In canine terms - since eggs diminish the biotin
available in their body - dermatitis and hair loss are its
usual effects. Raw fish meanwhile results in
thiamine-deficiency in a dog. Its effects usually are loss of
appetite, abnormal posture, weakness and in some cases death.
Feed your dog a healthy diet and he will return the favor
with a beautiful coat and many years of companionship!
Jay Bauder
is the web owner of www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a website that provides information and resources on dog training, puppy training, and more.
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