| Just as with people, good nutrition is important to | | | | that burn many calories during the day. Older, less |
| maintain a dog's healthy coat, eyes, teeth, and overall | | | | active dogs can benefit from healthy weight formulas |
| well being. The food that you choose to give your | | | | that contain fewer calories. In general at least 10% |
| dog can affect its life in many ways. When shopping | | | | of the diet should be protein while 5.5% is fat or |
| for dog food one of the first things that you should | | | | fatty acids. |
| do is check the label of ingredients. Dogs are | | | | If you choose to feed canned dog food, make sure |
| carnivores and eat meat. Healthy dog food should | | | | that the first ingredient listed in it is not water. Many |
| contain some type of meat. | | | | cheaper canned dog food brands are watered down |
| Chicken, beef, liver, and lamb are all popular choices in | | | | with fewer nutrients. Healthy dog food should also be |
| many bags of dry food and canned foods. The meat | | | | made of crunchy bones in addition to his canned food |
| should not come from a by-product. For example, | | | | diet. The crunchy, abrasiveness of dry food and |
| some dog foods claim to have meat by adding | | | | bones helps to keep the canine's teeth clean and the |
| hooves, skin, feathers, eyes, beaks, and other animal | | | | gums healthy. If possible, it is good idea to brush |
| parts. It is also a good idea to make sure that the | | | | your dog's teeth about three times a week with a |
| food does not contain soy. Soy is a common cause | | | | toothpaste formula designed for canines. Be careful |
| of allergies in dogs. Allergies can lead to skin | | | | when giving your pet toys or foods that are harder |
| conditions which are very hard to clear up. | | | | than his teeth, as they could cause tooth breakage. |
| If you are looking to add shine to your dog's coat, | | | | Maximum nutrition dog food is a good way to give |
| then you should look for foods with healthy fats. | | | | your dog all of the benefits that he needs to be |
| Omega 6 is a great way to help your pet have a | | | | healthy, energized, and look good. When shopping, |
| healthy coat. Vegetable oils are one way for a dog | | | | keep in mind that this type of dog food has easy to |
| to gain Omega 6 fatty acids. Flaxseed oil and fish oil | | | | digest, high quality proteins as well as complex |
| are good ways to help soothe irritated and troubled | | | | carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Although most |
| coats with Omega 3 fatty acids. Many vet offices | | | | high quality dog foods are more expensive than |
| and pet stores also have supplements that dogs can | | | | cheaper less nutritious brands, they are well worth |
| be given to increase the healthiness of their hair. | | | | the money. Giving your dog healthy dog food will |
| Proteins and carbohydrates are the best sources to | | | | ensure you are also giving him an enhanced lifestyle |
| give your dog for energy. These are very important | | | | and ultimately a longer life. |
| to look for when feeding young or working dogs | | | | |