A Healthy Diet For Your Dog

Good nutrition is essential for dogs. Buying the right dog food is essential to keep your dog healthy, happy and full of energy. However, there is no fixed formula for how often you feed your dog or what you put in his bowl. Because dogs of different ages have different nutritional requirements.
"Nutritional requirements for dogs vary by breed, size, age, and health," says Jerry Klein.  A balanced diet is critically important to your dog’s cell maintenance, growth and overall health. You can talk to your vet about the best type of food for your dog. But you still need to acquire some general knowledge about filling your dog's dish, because your dog’s nutritional needs will change as your dog’s ages and experiences and other changes, including pregnancy and illness. So, here are some dog nutrition tips for you.
  • Nutrients Your Dog Needs & Commercial Dog Food

Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by dogs as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. There are six essential types of nutrients dogs need for a healthy life. They are water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins，and minerals. You need to pay more attention to these aspects. If necessary, you can grasp some general tips to help you decide what should go into your dog’s food bowl. You can choose both homemade  dog food and commercial dog food.
Nowadays, commercial dog food is designed to meet all of a dog’s nutritional needs. Most products have water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins，and minerals. Ollie is one of them, the meals at Ollie made from real ingredients. They are safe and healthful options for feeding pets. Be sure to pick the food that’s right for your dog’s stage of life -- puppy, adult, or senior.  Food matters, the price also matters. Many people can’t afford it. Under this situation, you can buy it on some coupon websites, like Couponbirds.com and Retailmenot.com. You can get timely coupons on it.


  • Feeding Your Puppy, Adult Dog & Senior Dog

When it talks about feeding puppies, especially during their weaning time, it’s a good idea to feed puppies high-quality puppy food which they’ll eat throughout their entire growth period. Be sure to moisten the food with warm water to create a soupy mix. Puppies often play with their food when it is first introduced, however,  they will learn what to do with it in a short time! Start with small quantities, and gradually increase the amount of puppy food.
Adult dogs are totally different. They require sufficient nutrients to meet energy needs , maintain and repair body tissues. How much you feed your adult dog should be based on his or her size and energy output. Activity levels may vary between dogs and will have a great impact on caloric intake.
There is a wide knowledge of feeding senior dogs. Dogs begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to 12 years old. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. When feeding your senior dog, the main objective should be to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow development of chronic disease and minimize diseases.


  • How Much & How Often

According to the AKC, puppies 6 months and younger should eat three to four times a day. At 6 months, they can eat twice daily. Once puppies become adults, they can get one or two meals a day, depending on their energy output. And for senior dogs, you need to control the amount. It’s important to feed the right amount and right kinds of food to keep the animal at a healthy weight. If you don't know it clearly,  ask your vet for help.




The dog is our friend of all the animals. Please love it, protect it.

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