Dog Food: Choice Is Important

Article Title: Dog Food: Choice Is Important
Author: Franske Nieuwenhuis

When feeding your dog, think about the following:

- The size of your dog
- The daily activity level of your dog
- The life stage of your dog
- Any health conditions that your dog may have.

If you don't take into account all of the above, you can be
setting your dog up for a major crash that you could surely
avoid by being smart and attentive to your dogs needs.

Too many dog owners care little about the foods they supply.
They buy the cheaper brands, which have little nutrition. They
feed their dog table scraps, which are poisonous to their dogs
and they just don't seem to care, either.

When your dog is fed all of these substandard foods, they are
set up for all kinds of sickness. Your dog can become lethargic
and lack energy. They can be listless and stop being frisky. You
might think your dog is tired, so resting more when in fact your
dog could be sick. It is so important that you feed your dog
right if you want your dog to be healthy.

The size of your dog will determine greatly the amount of food
that you should feed him. For proper feeding regulations the bag
will list approximate amounts, however if you are an experienced
dog owner you will find that these recommended portions are not
always appropriate for your specific dog. The label on the bag
is just a guide, a little more, or a little less will not hurt
based on your opinion. Trust your judgment when reading the
label and do what you decide is best.

Your dog will have individual needs. No two dogs are exactly
the same.

Certain breeds of dog have specific nutritional requirements
that must be met in their diet for them to live an optimum
lifestyle. Knowing this, dog food manufacturers have started to
produce breed specific dog foods. Royal Canin is the leader in
this regard and have a great line of breed specific dog and cat
food products on the market.

A high energy dog will need a high energy diet. Calorie rich
food will benefit a dog that is highly active, for example a
working dog, needs a high calorie diet, due to their active days
assisting their masters to perform important daily tasks.

Choosing a dog food according to your dog's stage of life is
very important to your dog's health. Your dog's nutritional
needs will very depending on his stage of life and depending on
your dog's size. Puppies need a high protein, high calorie diet.
Adults need a balanced blend of all of the necessary elements,
and senior dogs have specific food products with extra additives
to take care of their special needs some of which being but not
limited to joint maintenance, immune boosters, and ostio
strengthening.

Regardless of what your dog's special needs are there is a dog
food that fits. Your job is to find the food that is the best
for your dog.

About The Author: Frans Nieuwenhuis is the author of this
article. For more dog related articles please visit
http://www.petcarewatch.info

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