Dogs – Tips For Finding The Right Food

TIPS FOR BUYING DOG FOOD

It is not enough for dogs to have a full stomach after everymeal. Besides a non-sedentary lifestyle, pets need propernutrition in order to be healthy, happy and their coats soft andglossy. The cost of dog food and its brand is only important ifdogs can read or pay for his meal. The easiest and best way tofind out which food is best for man’s best friend is to observehow their response is to the chow they take in.

The following are tips that one should remember in feeding dogany kibbles, nibbles or whatever kinds of treats.

* Chocolate is lethal to dogs.

Specifically, the dark chocolate kind. The major componentsmethylxanthine alkaloids and theobromine in regular chocolate isdigested & excreted by humans in as little as 3 hours but thesame compounds when ingested by dogs stays inside them for 18hours. This has been proven to be fatal. Symptoms of chocolatedog poisoning include vomiting, excessive urination,hyperactivity, diarrhea, followed by seizure, coma, and death.

* Read the label.

Dogs should have a diet rich in meat protein. When purchasingcanned foods, look for chicken, turkey meat, pork or otheranimal by products as these keep the dog’s coat smooth andhealthy. Dogs prefer foods which contain high vegetable proteinlevels because these are easily digestible and are a greatsource of energy.

* Don’t give a dog a bone!

Contrary to the popular nursery song, feeding bones to dogs isnot a good idea. Small soft bones gnawed and eaten by dogs feellike splinters inside their throat causing them to choke.Remember, dogs have short digestive tracts. They also have nosaliva amylase, an enzyme that is used to pre-digest starch.

* Dog food supplements are unnecessary…

…only if one is sure that their dog receives a regular intakeof complete and balanced food nutrients. Good sources ofcarbohydrates include rice, corn, oatmeal, wheat. However, ahighly specialized nutrition is only necessary if dogs do notget enough physical activity or are currently undergoing astressful routine change.

* Raw fish and eggs are a no-no.

Consistent consumption of raw eggs make a dog’s skin breakout.In canine terms – since eggs diminish the biotin available intheir body – dermatitis and hair loss are its usual effects. Rawfish meanwhile results in thiamine-deficiency in a dog. Itseffects usually are loss of appetite, abnormal posture, weaknessand in some cases death.

Feed your dog a healthy diet and he will return the favor with abeautiful coat and many years of companionship!

About the author:

Jay is the web owner of http://www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips , awebsite that provides information and resources on dog training,puppy training, and more. You can also visit his website at:http://www.petmall.us PetMall for pet supplies.

Jay Bauder