Some things to bear in mind with regard to your dog's feeding regimen follow.
- Nutritional balance, provided by many commercial dog foods, is vital; avoid feeding a one-sided all-meat diet.
Always refrigerate opened canned food so that it doesn't spoil.
- When offering dry foods, always keep a supply of water on hand for your dog.
- Food and water should be served at room temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, so that it is more palatable for your puppy.
- Serve your pup's meals in sturdy hard-plastic, stainless steel, or earthenware containers, ones that won't tip over as the dog gulps his food down.
- Feed your puppy at the same regular intervals each day; reserve treats for special occasions or, perhaps, to reward good behavior during training and relish every in-between-meal tidbit you offer him.
- Do not encourage your dog to bed for food from the table while you are eating your meals.
- Food can be effectively used by the owner to train the dog. Doggie treats are practical and often nutritional- choose your chew treats choosily.
Soft Or Hard Dog Food – Which Is Best?
By: Kirsten Hawkins
Sometimes dog owners are faced with a dilemma regarding what type pf dog food to provide their dogs. Dogs themselves tend to prefer the moist, canned types of food. They are more aromatic and naturally tempting to the dog’s palate than the dry kibble that comes in a bag. A dog’s dental health, however, relies on the dog being able to chew hard and crunchy items and dry kibble foods serve this purpose well. What’s an owner to do?
Some owners make a two pronged approach when selecting dog food for their furry friends. They will mix a portion of dry food with canned, effectively giving their dog the "best of both worlds." If you are feeding canned food to your dog, you’ll definitely want to supplement it in some way with something that the dog can chew and crunch. Chew toys and dog biscuits or treats can help to serve this purpose.
Remember that a dog’s health depends greatly on the nutritional value of its food. A dog is only as healthy as the food that it eats, in many respects. The food you buy for your dog should meet its nutritional needs as best as possible, whether it is dry or moist. Unfortunately when it comes to dog food you get what you pay for. Store brands and generics tend to be made with cheaper ingredients and lots of fillers. They’ll feed your dog, but they may not be the best choices for it. The more expensive brands like Science Diet and Eukanuba which advertise that they are "specially formulated" really, to a certain extent, are. They will have higher quality ingredients and are better suited to meet your dog’s needs.
Truly, as long as you are providing a good method for your dog to work out its choppers on a regular basis, it doesn’t matter whether you’re using dry food or moist. During regular veterinary checkups your vet will examine the dog’s teeth and will warn you if there’s any issue that needs to be corrected by providing a different type of food or some dietary supplement.
The reason that dogs need to be able to chew on hard materials is twofold. It strengthens their teeth and works out the muscles of their jaw, keeping the teeth strong and the jaws powerful. It also provides a form of dental care. Owners should brush their dogs’ teeth at least twice a week. If this is not possible, however, crunchy foods like kibble and biscuits act as a sort of natural toothbrush for the dog, loosening plaque and tartar and cleaning the teeth.
Choosing the right food for your dog is important, both for the pooch’s nutritional needs and its good dental health. If you prefer to provide your dog the tastier soft, moist foods that come in a can that’s fine, just make sure you’re also providing something for Rover to really sink his teeth into.
Article Source: Articles Beyond Better
Kirsten Hawkins is a dog lover and animal expert from Nashville, TN. Visit DogHealth411. for more information on dog health, the care of dogs, and dog travel.
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