Feeding Your Canine Pets – Decisions To Make
July 5, 2011 by Michael Ward · Comments Off
Roger Caras quoted that “dogs are not are whole life, but they make our lives whole”. True enough, dogs help perform many roles for people like hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship, and more recently, aiding handicapped individuals. As such, dogs are considered man’s best friend. Hence, their health is an important consideration for dog owners. As a result of this, various dog foods have been manufactured to cater to the various needs of our canine friends.
Dogs -which are a domesticated form of the gray wolves, have been domesticated about 15,000 years ago. Through these years, the dog has developed into hundreds of varied breeds. In 2001, the population of dogs all over the world is estimated at 400 million. Among these 400 million dogs are the toy breeds or toy dogs which have become increasingly popular over the last two hundred years because of their small size even as mature animals -which is a great factor especially for dog owners living in cities and in houses with small yards or apartments. There also are sporting, non-sporting, working, terrier, hound, and herding breeds of dogs. As such, the type of dog food that must be feed to a specific breed of dog is also a factors dog owners must consider in selecting their dogs’ food.
Age of dogs is also important in choosing the right food for your pet. One must know that puppy’s food may not supply all the nourishment needed by an adult dog and also, that an adult’s dog food may not have the right nutrients needed by the puppy for its growth.
One must remember that a healthy, well balanced and nutritious dog food promotes healthy skin and coat, strong well developed bones, bright clear eyes, firmer stools, well defined muscle tone, quality of life and longevity, healthy teeth and gums, fewer trips to your Vet, no bad odor, fewer digestive problems, energy, vitality, fewer behavior problems and over all health. On the other hand, a dog fed with an inappropriate dog food is often prone to cancers, weakened immune system, liver failure, sluggish behavior, putrid gas, diarrhea, dull coat and heavy shedding, epilepsy, vomiting, ear infections, compromised heart and kidneys, stunted growth and weakened bones, bad breath, bowel disease, diabetes, cystitis, cataracts, hypertension, build up in the eyes, arthritis, countless allergies, etc.
There are three types of food that we may feed our dogs. The first one is the Commercial dog food. Commercial dog food or store-bought dog food comes in two forms, which is the dry form and wet canned form. Various commercial dog foods are sold in the markets, and one must not be confused on deciding which one to purchase. Owners must remember to check the labels of the product before buying to ensure that it has the needed nutrients of your pets.
Raw food is another option of food to feed your dogs. Those dog owners supporting raw feeding try to mimic the diet of animals living in the wild -which they think is the ideal diet -for their domesticated animals. On the other hand, detractors believe that consumption of raw meats increases the chances of their pets of having food-borne illnesses. Another option is to prepare the meal yourself. Homemade dog food is the best option for dog owners having conflicting views on the various dog foods available in the market. With homemade dog food, dog owners have the complete control of meals they served to their dogs -hence, making sure that they receive the nutrients they need.
Despite these various feeding options, one must always remember that what is at stake in choosing the dog food to feed your pets is your dogs’ health. So whether your Hundefutter -as they call dog food in German -is a commercial dog food like the Select Gold Hundefutter, raw food or homemade, so long as it meets your dog’s nutritional requirements, then it is the best food for your pet.
Ward manages a veterinary clinic in Dresden, Germany. To see to it that his dog patients receive the optimum care they deserve, he only feeds them with the best Hundefutter (dog food) suitable for their age and breed. He highly suggests Select Gold Hundefutter.
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