A Dog's Nutritional Diet

Dog's have a wonderful character, they are
devoted to their owners and only want to show
their affection, giving rise to the well
deserved phrase, "a mans best friend". Equally
as an owner you want to give them the best
quality of life, this of course, like humans, is
dependent on their diet, you get out what you put
in. Dogs require certain nutritional elements in
their diet and this is dependent on their age,
size and breed

New dog owners are often concerned about their
dog's nutrition and nutritional needs. Dogs may
have different nutritional needs at different
times in their lives; senior dogs will have
different nutritional needs than a puppy. Now
you may be thinking: "My dog is a puppy. What
should I know about my dog's diet?" If you have
a puppy, you will need to feed your dog small
amounts several times a day. Very young puppies
will need to be fed at least four times a day.
By the time your dog reaches six months of age,
he will probably only need to be fed twice a
day. Your dog may still need to have frequent
smaller meals throughout the day however. At
nine month's of age, most dogs can get by with
just one meal a day. Check with your
veterinarian for more information.

Some dogs are actually allergic to wheat, corn,
or food additives. If you notice that your dog is
having some allergy like symptoms, you should
take him to the veterinarian for a consultation.
If your vet confirms that your dog has food
allergies, you may need to feed you pet a
special diet.

"What would my dog's diet be like then" you may
wonder. There are many excellent dog foods out
there that are made for dogs with allergies to
corn, wheat, or dyes. In fact, many are
available at the local grocery store. If you
live in an area where your grocery store does
not carry pet food, you may have to go to a pet
food store to find the special dog food that you
need for your dog's diet. Sometimes, you might
have to purchase special food from your
veterinarian. However, that is only in extreme
cases. Chances are you will be able to find the
perfect dog food for your pet with just a small
amount of effort.

Of course, you may be tempted to feed your dog
people food at times. Try your best to ignore
your friend's whimpering and sad eyes and just
stick to the dog food diet. Feeding a dog
"people food" can cause stomach problems and
weight problems for your pet. In addition,
feeding your pet from the table is a bad habit
that will be hard to stop once it has been
started.

Some pet owners say that raising a dog is much
like raising a child. Raising a pet requires
time, effort, and taking some responsibility for
that pet. However, the unconditional love and
loyalty that you will receive in return is well
worth the effort.

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