Building a balanced Dog Diet


by Clint Jhonson - Date: 2007-10-19 - Word Count: 883 Share This!

Many years ago, most pets were used to eating table scraps. For instance, the Kitten Food contained the usual fish bones and some milk. But some cereal companies have decided to improve that situation and the entire pet food market was cornered in order to make some changes. New products were put in the agricultural stores and supermarkets and the nowadays pet owners are delighted to have dry premium foods that are likely to contain all the necessary nutrients in order to promote the healthy growth of every pet. But the owner has to learn how to choose the proper foods that are able to satisfy all his pet's needs. Natural food is also to be added to a Dog Diet; the commercially prepared foods are to be sustained by different natural ingredients in order to promote a healthy growth.

The canine nutrition is not something to be played with; all the living pets are likely to need a certain combination of different nutrients such as minerals, vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water in order to maintain their state of health. A balanced diet is to be assured in order to take care of a pet in the proper manner. For instance, a balanced Kitten Food is able to provide enough calories in order to meet all the cat's needs when it comes to repair, activity and healthy growth. The dry food will contain all the necessary ingredients and these ingredients will come in an available form that makes the absorption easier. The digestive system of the dog will be able to extract all the proteins and carbohydrates that are to be found in dog food .Therefore, the Dog Diet should consist of nutrients that are coming in a usable form.

Every dog and kitten diet should contain mineral supplements and vitamins and the concentrations should be balanced enough in order to promote a good state of health. Too much ingredients of the same kind are likely to interfere with the absorption of other nutrients. So, balanced proportions are to be ensured in order to achieve a maximum benefit to the pet. There are some slight differences when it comes to different types of dog and kitten foods; the quality, the storage temperature and humidity can influence the final state of the food and this aspect can cause several variations when it comes to its quality. These variations can actually affect a particular dog or cat or even an entire breed; different percentages of minerals and vitamins are likely to be demanded by different breeds. So, not all dog foods are to be considered as perfect for all dogs.

The average pet will be able to do quite well on different types of dry foods; the owner should choose a Dog Diet according to the dog's metabolism, his level of constant activity and the individual body chemistry. But he should be aware that some of these dry foods will contain almost 80% water; even some color enhancers will be added and these ingredients can transform the entire diet into a poor one if natural food is not added too. The dog food is quite a convenient choice but the owner should also pay attention to the fact that his dog may develop severe allergies if the diet is not chosen in the proper manner. The supplements are not to be added in a careless manner because they can disturb the entire metabolism. These supplements, if not handled carefully, can actually disrupt the natural relationship between minerals and vitamins.

So, if the owner chooses to add some supplements in order to promote the pet's healthy skin and coat, he has to do it at the vet's advice. The reproductive capacity and the bone growth will be thus enhanced thanks to the existence of the present supplements that may contain the necessary mixture of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids; these fatty acids are added in order to boost the amounts that are not likely to be available in the regular dog foods.

The entire process of feeding your pet is to be regarded as a though game because attention has to be paid to every detail when it comes to the Dog Diet. This process will involve practical as well as psychological decisions. The choice of the pet diet is all wrapped up in the personal care because the owner has to pay attention to all the companies that are bombarding the food market in a constant manner. The brands should not be taken into account when it comes to choosing the proper food for your pet; you have to choose the one that is not likely to harm the pet's normal growth and health. The pet's wellbeing is to be considered if you decide to add supplements to the regular diet; the annual checkup should not be missed in order to find new things about the pet's present state of health. A poorly chosen diet can actually become a contributing factor that may worsen the pet's health. Such a condition must be fixed up by switching to another type of food and searching for the vet's professional advice.
The Dog Diet should be carefully chosen and the owner should adapt this diet to the real needs of his pet. The Kitten Food is no exception either.

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