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| Feeding your dog is not an easy thing to do, if you | | | | Sources of carbohydrates are oats, sweet potatoes |
| consider your dog as part of your family, you will | | | | and yams. |
| take into consideration your dog's health and choose | | | | Fat is also needed when you get to choose healthy |
| healthy dog food to prolong your canine friend's life. | | | | dog food. Good sources of fat are vegetable oil, fish |
| Dog food must contain balance proportions of | | | | and meat. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for |
| nutrients needed for growth and development. For | | | | keeping a healthy skin and may help in the |
| your dog to remain healthy, choose healthy dog food | | | | restoration of other health problems like inflammation |
| with nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, | | | | and blood clotting. |
| fats and minerals. Too much or too little nutrients will | | | | Like humans, dogs need vitamins and minerals. |
| put your dog's health in danger. Commercially available | | | | Choose healthy dog food rich in vitamins and minerals |
| dog foods are usually processed with a lot of | | | | which are essential in dog's development and for |
| preservatives so you must know how to choose | | | | fighting diseases. For instance, Vitamin A is important |
| healthy dog food to keep your pooch in shape and in | | | | for proper vision and for bone and teeth |
| good health. | | | | development. Vitamin D is important for the |
| Protein is one of the most important nutrients that | | | | absorption of calcium and Vitamin E has anti-oxidant |
| dog food must contain. Choose healthy dog food | | | | properties to eliminate toxins in the dog's body. |
| that contains enough protein that your dog need. A | | | | Minerals like calcium and magnesium are good for |
| dog's diet must contain about 40% protein. The | | | | teeth and bones strength as well as for the normal |
| amino acid in protein is essential for dog's muscle | | | | functioning of the heart. |
| development and regulation of antibodies. Some | | | | Water is also essential for the digestion and |
| sources of protein are meat, fish and soy beans. | | | | transportation of nutrients; it also helps in the |
| You also need to choose healthy dog food with | | | | regulation of body temperature. |
| carbohydrates. A 40-60% of carbohydrates are | | | | Knowing how to choose healthy dog food will not |
| essential for your dog's health. Carbohydrates also | | | | only prolong your pooch life, but it also gives you a |
| include starches and sugar that can be converted into | | | | peace of mind knowing your pooch as a member of |
| usable energy. Too much carbohydrates is not | | | | your family is healthy and well protected against |
| healthy and will be stored as fat and may cause | | | | diseases brought by unhealthy dog foods. |