Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Aggressive Dog Behavior Can Be Reversed With A Low Protein Diet

Did you know that switching your dog's diet can
halt aggressive dog behavior? A study conducted
by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at
Tufts University, Massachusettes, has shown that
such behavior can be related to nutrition.

Aggressive dog behavior can be a major problem
for dog owners. In some cases, their dogs are so
aggressive and threatening that they are afraid
of their own pets. Dogs can sense when someone is
afraid and this only magnifies the problem.

Many families have suffered as a result of their
dog's behavior and their dogs have been given up
for adoption. Unfortunately, such dogs often get
euthanized because they are thought to be too
much of a threat to the general population. The
thing is, it's not the dog's fault. There could
be an underlying cause of his aggression.

Diets that are high in protein content contribute
to this problem, as indicated during the study.
Many members of the study group switched their
dogs to a low protein diet and saw significant
improvement in their dog's behavior. The tests
proved that switching to a low protein diet works.

It's understandable that pet owners would think
that a high protein diet would be good for their
dogs, but it only matters in certain situations.
Pregnant, nursing and orking dogs need more
protein, as does puppies under one year of age.
These dogs use more protein to create energy and,
in the case of puppies, they need it to build
strong, healthy bodies. Without the proper amount
of protein, puppies can end up with serious
health issues.

Working dogs need a lot of energy to do what they
do and for this, they require protein that will
provide the energy and help them stay healthy and
fit. With insufficient protein intake, the dog
will get its energy from the body itself instead
of from the food, which would be an unhealthy
situation.

According to the study, puppies under one year
need a diet of 28% protein content.
High-performance dogs can benefit from 32%
protein diets.

Dogs have a tendency, or more precisely an
instinct, to protect their territory. To do so
effectively, they must have some level of
aggression. An owner of such a dog might think
that this is normal, which it is, but if the
aggression is excessive, it is a problem that
must be dealt with quickly.

Switching to a low protein diet might be all that
is required. Of course, some dogs have behavior
problems that are more extensive and require a
different kind of treatment. Dogs that have been
abused, isolated or malnourished are likely to
have issues that acquire a dog behavior
specialist to overcome them.

Switching to a low protein diet will soon show
you whether or not this is the reason your dog is
aggressive. Allow enough time to see results, and
then switch back to the old diet and see if he
changes back to his former behavior.

This will give you a good indication of whether
or not the problem is directly related to diet.
If the aggressive dog behavior persists, speak to
your veterinarian or a dog behavior specialist
for other solutions.

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