There are some small tricks to be taken in the feeding of dogs that are good for all races and for all types of dog (hunting, companion, guard), just as there are particular characteristics of each animal to bear in mind in nutrition, and for which you can ask your vet for advice or your dealer. These are general notes to keep in mind, also dietary advice to ensure a long and healthy life to your friend, it seems that it is more likely that a dog can die of indigestion than starve!
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.
Feeding the adult dog
In adulthood, as well as the stage of weaning, the right dog food can not be separated from the correct assessment of his state of health and lifestyle. In fact, people who mainly live in a temperate climate, confined to the home, have - for obvious reasons - lower nutritional needs than dogs who spend most of their time in the courtyards outside the home.
Under the term "household power, or home, the dog" is part of a diverse set of modes nutrients that go by the exclusive use of scraps from the table, the use of rations until finely processed to meet the nutritional needs of the dog.
The power of the dog is fairly complex question, the variables in the field are many and those who love their faithful friend can not afford to settle the argument in two strokes. One thing is certain: the food and physical activity, as is the case for humans, play a key role in maintaining the health of our four-legged friends.
The dog is a carnivorous animal that after living with the man developed omnivorous tendencies, this situation is the basis of the first serious mistake feeding dog: a dog fed with the leftovers of our meals is a dog that does not feed according to its natural characteristics. In particular, the abuse of complex carbohydrates such as bread and pasta cause serious imbalances in the power of our faithful friend. So, the first rule:
In the first month of life of the dog bitch's milk is an irreplaceable and complete. If the puppy's mother has no particular health problems do not need to act otherwise, the important thing is to make sure the puppy is not showing signs of insufficient power supply (crying, hyporeactivity, weight gain below normal). The milk bitch is a food much more calorie than other types of milk: 135 kcal/100 g (approximately double that vaccine of which there are 66); if this alone is not sufficient to ensure a correct weight gain is necessary to resort the advice of a veterinarian that will indicate the correct way to integrate the power supply.