The dog's diet varies according to several factors, such as
the age of the animal - puppy or older dog -
his lifestyle - dog walking, hunting or work -
as well as the breed to which it belongs.



You can still do a general discussion, which will remain unchanged on the proportions based on the factors listed above.

Main staple of the daily ration meat, confirming the primitive nature of the carnivorous dog for long cohabitation with the man later became omnivorous. With the dog takes the meat proteins, fats and vitamins essential for the growth and maintenance. Another important source of animal protein is fish, however, that compared to meat contains less fat and is therefore less energy, this food is served and cooked boneless, very dangerous for the dog.

Protein intake also comes from eggs, which is dall'albume from the yolk. The egg white is cooked necessarily because in this way is neutralized antivitaminica the substance contained in it. The yolk instead is also excellent raw and is rich in fats and vitamins.

The list of protein sources closes with milk, which is also rich in fat, sugar, minerals and vitamins. Although it is very pleasing to the dog, the milk is not always comparable, and in some cases can cause intestinal disorders because the dog does not have the enzyme that digests lactose.

In the diet of the dog should not miss the right amounts of vegetables, food unappetising for the animal but necessary for the regulation of its intestinal activity. To be digested vegetables have need of a long cooking time, which disperses however much of their vitamin content.

Excellent be associated with other elements are cereals; between these rice, which provides its intake of sugars after prolonged cooking.

Do not forget the right amount of fat of plant origin, which are found in olive oil and seeds and that the dog is unable to synthesize its own. The fats of animal is unable to have added if the diet includes meat, because it is already in the required amount to the dog.