NUTRITION

Nutrients Your Dog Needs

Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. There are the essential classes of nutrients dogs need for optimum healthy living such as: water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, etc.

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Weaning and Feeding Your Puppy

If you're responsible caring for puppies in the first few months of their lives, you'll need to be prepared to move them from a diet of mom's milk to regular puppy food. This process of gradually reducing a puppy's dependency on his mother's milk, known as weaning,
should generally begin between three and four weeks of age.

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Feeding Your Adult Dog

Adult dogs require sufficient nutrients to meet energy needs and to maintain and repair body tissues. The amount you feed your adult
dog should be based on his or her size and energy output. Activity levels may vary dramatically between pets, and will play an
important role in determining caloric intake.

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Feeding Your Senior Dog

Dogs begin to show visible age-related changes at about seven to 12 years of age. There are metabolic, immunologic and body composition changes, too. Some of these may be unavoidable while others can be managed with diet. When feeding your older dog, the main objective should be to maintain health and optimum body weight, slow development of chronic disease.

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Overweight Dogs

One of the most common pitfalls dog parents should watch out for is overfeeding. Attempts to shower our dogs with love by means of big meals and lots of tasty treats are sweet, but misguided. In dogs, as
with humans, extra weight can lead to health problems. Be sure to indulge your four-legged friend with affection, not food!

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Best Slow Feeder Bowls for Dogs

When dogs love food a little too much they sometimes eat too fast, which can lead to digestive issues like vomiting, gas, and overeating. Dogs who eat too quickly tend to swallow air, which can increase the risk of bloat in some large dogs. If you're looking for a slow feeder bowl, we're here to help. Here are the ones we like, based on size, price, material, and effectiveness.

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