Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Dog
Choosing the appropriate dog food and dog treats is critical in to the health and well being of your dog. Are you buying food for a puppy? An overweight dog? A dog with skin allergies? Knowing your dog’s nutritional needs will ensure your best buddy enjoys the “dogs” life they deserve!
A dog food manufacturer, Rotations realized that dogs get bored eating the same dry dog food morning and night. When you purchase a box of ROTATIONS Pet Food there are three separate bags, each containing a different lean meat meal. Lamb and cranberries one night; and chicken and blueberries the next. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and no cookbooks necessary!
Age and lack of exercise can cause a dog to gain too much weight. A healthy dog’s weight should reflect the build and size of the animal. Too much extra weight puts strains on organs and joints. Solid Gold Holistique Blendz is an example of a dog food appropriate for older and overweight dogs. Senior Dogs with pancreatic or kidney issues that require low levels of protein and fat and overweight dogs needing a low calorie diet will enjoy a delicious blend of ingredients including sesame and salmon oil, oatmeal, apples and cranberries.
. Overweight dogs need to be on a special diet. If a dog is eating table scraps too may dog treats, and not getting enough exercise they will become overweight. This happens frequently when a dog is crate during the day and then spoiled all evening with love and food.
Many aging dogs and large breed dogs like a Labrador Retriever, Gordon Setter, Irish Setter and Great Dane suffer from arthritis. Arthritis symptoms may increase with age or develop the joint pain and stiffness during old age. Dogswell Happy Hips dog treats with Glucosamine & Chondroitin are not only nutritious all natural chicken breasts, but also scientifically formulated to help maintain the physical condition of a dog’s joints.
Food allergies are common among many breeds of dogs. Wheat, corn and soy can cause itchy skin, skin and ear infections, excessive scratching, hot spots, hair loss, and frequent bowel movements in a dog with an allergy to these products.
Be aware that preservatives and pesticides in food are known to cause allergic reactions. In addition all natural dog foods made with human-grade ingredients are a good choice for allergic dogs as well. Reading the ingredients label on a can or bag of dog food is necessary to ensure that your dog is receiving high quality food.
Deciding what kind of dog food and dog treats are appropriate for your dog is as important as deciding what to feed your family. Reading ingredient labels to stay aware of recalls is necessary to insure your pet is receiving safe and healthy meals.
Choosing what kind of dog food and dog treats are crucial for your dog is as vital as selecting what to feed your family. Joanne Gallagher is an expert on dog nutrition and suggests visiting Jake’s Dog House for healthy dog treats that are not only nutritious, but fun for your dog.
