Nowadays, there are many people raising dogs. In addition to feeding their dogs dog food, some people will ask what nutritional supplements are needed to raise dogs. However, some people will ask, will dogs be malnourished? Do you need additional su...
Nowadays, there are many people raising dogs. In addition to feeding their dogs dog food, some people will ask what nutritional supplements are needed to raise dogs. However, some people will ask, will dogs be malnourished? Do you need additional supplements? In fact, if a normal dog eats normally, it will not be malnourished. If it is supplemented too much, it will be over-nutritional. What will happen if the dog is over-nutritional? If you consume too much protein, it will be harmful to your body.
Although protein is a nutrient needed by the body, a dog cannot consume too much protein in one meal. The excess protein in the body is eventually excreted in the urine through the kidneys. In fact, protein quality is more important than quantity. A high-quality protein contains more biomass, which means it can be better absorbed by the body.
Many of the meat in the diet contains not only protein but also other nutrients, and it is difficult to control the amount. For example, if a dog's main diet is meat, then it is difficult to maintain an appropriate calcium to phosphorus ratio. When this ratio balance is interrupted, bone growth and kidney damage will occur. We need to have an appropriate proportion when feeding our dogs.
Nowadays, many high-calorie and high-protein diets can lead to weight gain. 50% of dogs in the United States are considered overweight or obese. At this time, owners need to think about where their extra calories are hidden. If it is the kidneys or liver, eating too much protein will increase the burden on the organs.
When we choose dog food, we should choose it according to the breed of our dog. For example, the nutritional and caloric needs of working dogs pulling sleds are very different from those of Labradors. These 2 breeds of dogs should not be fed the same food.
However, the protein content of puppies can be slightly higher, because they are busy growing. No matter what breed of dog you raise, the nutrition in the diet must be balanced, otherwise the dog will not only gain weight, but also affect the health. Therefore, the editor believes that as long as our dogs eat dog food and snacks normally, there is no need to supplement nutrition~
