Dog Diet

How to folow a healthy diet for your dog

Dogs are the most common pet among those raised by humans, whether for the purpose of protection or entertainment, as they are known for their loyalty, and there are some who use them for the purpose of hunting and guarding, in addition to their use in military operations, ancient and modern.

If you want to raise a dog for certain reasons, you need experience in applying some measures to take care of its health, and one of these measures is a balanced diet and it's something very important to maintain its growth and health

dog feeding

The quantity and quality of food provided to the dog varies according to its size and age

for puppies, The feeding process requires careful care. Their diet should be converted from mother's milk to a diet for young puppies, gradually.

During the weaning process, the dog begins to feed the dog with manufactured dog food, which is moistened with warm water, and the food is given frequently after weaning to maintain the level of sugar in the blood and in the event of any side effects such as diarrhea and vomiting, you should consult the vet as soon as possible

For adult dogs, They need an adequate amount of food to meet their energy needs and to replace the cells and tissues of the body, it should not exceed what their needs, as this will cause them diseases resulting from the accumulation of fat, and don't be less than their needs, to make them emaciated and weak.

When the dog is doing extra activity, or has an illness. It is usually recommended to provide two meals a day for an adult dog, with an interval of 8-10 hours between them. This method helps to control the behavior of the animal.

Types of dog food

With the different types and sizes of dogs, special foods for them are spread in the markets and of different types, and all the breeder has to do is put the ready-made food for the dog on specific dates. There are three different types of dog food:

 Dry food: It contains fats, vitamins, bone powder, and some dry meat, in addition to minerals, carbohydrates, and some salts in appropriate quantities. This type is characterized by the fact that it prevents weight gain, in addition to containing all the necessary nutrients.

Canned food: It is a food that consists of a mixture of rice, meat, ground bones, vitamins, and salts, but this food is expensive.

Domestic food for dogs: It is the food that the breeder prepares, and my father increases the dog’s connection with humans, and it is not expensive; Because it is most likely leftover from human eating.

Don't forget to provide good and clean water for the dog, to renew it continuously and not to give the dog any additional meals that may cause an increase in fat in its body, and thus increase its weight than the normal limit.