There are so many types of supplements you can buy for your dog - how do you know which ones are right for him? This post will help you find out!
There are so many types of supplements you can buy for your dog – how do you know which ones are right for him? This post will help you find out!
Choosing nutritional supplements can be tricky. Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, with different needs and tolerances to certain foods. But what if Fido has had an allergic reaction to a particular ingredient or just never seems to get enough? In this post, we’ll explore the best way to find the perfect supplement that suits your pup’s individual needs.
When you first bring your pup home, it’s essential to make sure you include fresh, real food in his diet as a regular part of his diet. This ensures that he gets all the vitamins, minerals and other natural ingredients he needs. However, your pup’s nutritional needs are very different from those of the average human being!
A dog has more body mass than a person, so they need more calories than we do to maintain their weight. A good rule of thumb is that dogs need 30% to 50% more food than what we would eat ourselves. So if you’re feeding your pup up to a maximum of 10lbs (4kg), you’d be feeding an adult human up to 20lbs (9kg).
Dogs also have a higher metabolism than most humans, so they need more nutrients per pound. The maintenance calories for an adult dog are calculated with an integer called the maintenance level. This is the number of calories your pup needs per day for his body size and activity level. For example, a 30lb dog would need around 1350 calories/day.
Puppies proliferate, so you’ll want to feed them enough calories and nutrients to allow them to grow into their ideal adult weight. Like humans, dogs get their nutritional needs from food, water and dog multivitamin supplements (these are all nutritionally ‘complete’). So, to find which supplements will be best for your dog, it’s essential to consider what he needs from his diet.
While a majority of dogs are perfectly healthy on kibble alone, some dogs have specific dietary needs. For example, if you have an older dog with arthritis or other health conditions, or a sick puppy that needs more nutrients than kibble can provide, you’ll want to discuss what your vet recommends as the ideal diet for him.
If you’re looking at taking your dog on a long road trip in the car with you (or hiking in the wilderness), it’s essential to factor in his additional requirements.
In conclusion, you’ll want to find a high-quality dog food that contains all the nutrients your dog needs for his weight and activity level. If he’s not getting enough of these nutrients in his current diet, consider adding more nutritional supplements.
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