一、 Nutritional needs of dogs
The nutritional needs of dogs mainly include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. These nutrients play a vital role in the daily diet of pet dogs. Therefore, whether it is dog food or dog snacks, whether it is rich in these nutrients is the focus that owners need to pay attention to
1. Carbohydrates
Dogs have relatively low carbohydrate needs, but they still need to consume moderate amounts of carbohydrates to provide energy. Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in your dog’s diet, and they should get them from a high-quality dog food. Choose dog food that contains an appropriate amount of carbohydrates to ensure that your pet dog gets enough energy, and supplement it with high-quality jerky dog snacks to help your dog grow up healthily.
2. Fat
Fat is one of the important sources of energy for dogs, and it also provides essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins. Dogs need a certain amount of fat to stay healthy, but excessive intake can lead to obesity and other health problems, so dog owners should choose dog food and dog snacks that contain the right amount of fat, and control their pet dogs’ dietary intake to help Provide dogs with energy while avoiding physical problems
3. Protein
Protein is the most important nutrient for your dog’s body as it grows, helping to maintain the health of muscles, bones and internal organs. Protein is also necessary for dogs to make certain hormones and enzymes. Make sure your pet dog gets enough protein to maintain its vital activity and health. It is especially important to choose dog food and dog snacks that are rich in high-quality protein, especially chicken dog snacks, duck dog snacks, beef dog snacks and other snacks made from pure meat jerky. The protein content is not lower than that of dog food, and owners can eat it appropriately every day. Add to
4. Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential for your dog’s growth. They help maintain immune system, nervous system, and bone health, and are involved in many other important physiological processes. Make sure your dog is getting enough vitamins and minerals to meet its daily needs. Dog owners can choose to use dog snacks made from raw materials rich in vitamins and minerals as supplements, and at the same time add appropriate amounts of pet food supplements to supplement these nutrients to ensure that dogs can obtain sufficient nutrition during their growth.
5. Nutritional management under special circumstances: Dogs may need additional nutritional attention under specific circumstances, such as pregnancy, lactation, illness, or old age. For example, the nutritional needs of lactating dogs will increase, while older dogs may need food that is easier to digest and has higher energy density. When choosing dog snacks, check whether the formula is pure and try to choose dog food with a fresh meat content of more than 40%. , try to choose dog snacks made from pure meat without any additives. You can also choose wet dog food with added functional ingredients.
二、 Dog’s Diet Management
1. Feed dog food and dog snacks regularly
Arrange a regular feeding schedule for your dog and maintain three regular meals. According to the age, weight and activity level of the pet dog, the feeding amount and feeding time should be reasonably arranged. Avoid overfeeding or letting your dog overeat to maintain a healthy weight.
As auxiliary dog snacks, you must develop the habit of regular and quantitative dog snacks to prevent your dog from becoming picky eaters due to excessive consumption of dog snacks. If your dog becomes anorexic, contact your veterinarian to find out the cause of the dog’s anorexia rather than overfeeding. Dog treats increase your dog’s appetite.
2. Diverse diet
Try to provide your dog with a varied diet to ensure they get a variety of essential nutrients. When choosing dog food, pay attention to the differences in nutritional content among different brands and types of dog food, and make your selection based on the specific needs of your pet dog. When choosing dog snacks, try to buy as diverse as possible. Dried meat dog snacks, chewable dog snacks, dog snacks, wet food dog snacks, etc. can all help dogs provide different nutrients according to different ingredients.
3. Control salt intake
The kidney function of dogs is lower than that of humans, and excessive salt intake is harmful to the health of dogs. Try to choose low-salt or salt-free dog food and avoid feeding human food or snacks to your pet dog to reduce salt intake. When choosing dog snacks, dog owners can try them themselves or check the ingredients to see if they contain too much salt, and choose the dog snacks that are most suitable for their dogs for auxiliary feeding.
4. Stay hydrated
Dogs need adequate fluids every day to help regulate body temperature, lubricate body tissues, and serve as a fluid medium for the blood and lymphatic systems. The amount of water consumed is affected by thirst, hunger, metabolic activity (such as work, pregnancy, lactation, growth) and the environment (such as humidity and temperature), so make sure your dog has access to fresh water at all times. Drinking enough water is vital to your dog’s health and helps maintain its normal physiological functions. When feeding dog food or dog snacks, provide your pet dog with enough water to ensure it is safe for the dog to eat, and replace the water in the water bowl regularly.
5. Pay attention to dietary reactions
Owners should keep track of their dogs’ diet and adjust their diet plans in a timely manner. If your dog has indigestion, loss of appetite or other diet-related problems, you should consult your veterinarian in time to confirm the problem before changing the dog food or dog snacks. If allergies or other serious symptoms occur, stop eating immediately and seek medical advice.
三.、Examples of nutrients needed by pet dogs:
1. Carbohydrates
The carbohydrates needed by pet dogs mainly come from dog food. As a high-quality dog food and dog snack factory, we use high-quality grains and vegetables as carbohydrate sources to ensure that pet dogs get enough energy. When choosing dog food, customers can check the ingredient list on the package and choose dog food that contains the right amount of carbohydrates. Most dog snacks do not contain carbohydrates, so dog snacks can be used as supplementary foods
2. Fat
The main sources of fat for pet dogs are animal fats and vegetable oils. Our dog food will add an appropriate amount of animal fats, such as chicken oil, fish oil, etc. to provide necessary fatty acids and vitamins. In addition, food supplements, such as fish oil, pet cheese, etc., are appropriately added to the dog snacks we produce, which are also sources of fat for dogs.
3. Protein
Pet dogs need the right amount of protein to maintain healthy muscles, bones, and internal organs. The protein sources in high-quality dog food are mainly animal proteins, such as chicken, beef, fish, etc. In addition, some of our dog foods also add plant-based proteins, such as beans, brown rice, etc., to provide a more comprehensive source of protein. As a high-quality dog snack factory, jerky dog snacks rich in high-quality animal protein are our flagship products. We use traceable raw materials, provide full-scale safe processing, and low-temperature baking to ensure that the nutritional content of the products is maintained. Destroyed to allow dogs to obtain nutrition and delicious food
4. Vitamins and minerals
The vitamins and minerals your dog needs can be obtained from dog food and other pet food supplements. The dog food and dog snacks we produce have a variety of vitamins and minerals added to the products to meet the daily needs of growing dogs. In addition, dog owners can also buy pet food supplements, such as calcium tablets, vitamin tablets, etc., which are also an important source of vitamins and minerals for pet dogs.
It should be noted that the nutritional content of different brands and types of dog food vary greatly. When you switch your dog’s dog food, you should carefully check the ingredient list and nutritional analysis table on the package to ensure that your dog gets enough nutrients. . At the same time, it is also very important to adjust the diet according to the specific needs of the dog.
Understanding your dog’s nutritional needs and managing their diet appropriately are key to keeping them healthy. By following the principles of regular feeding, a varied diet, controlling salt intake, staying hydrated, and observing dietary responses, you can provide your dog with a healthy diet that will help them stay healthy and active. As your most loyal partner, we will provide you with the best service. If you have any product needs, you can contact us by visiting our website ：www.dingdangpets.com or email ：doris@dingdangpets.com
Post time: Mar-14-2024