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Nutrition
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Written by Letho Maseko
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You want your furry friend to eat right. You are very aware of the
numerous benefits of a healthy and nutritious dog diet, but where can
you find the best food for your pet? Several companies use the Internet as a marketplace to sell their
organic and natural dog diets. Look online to locate a type of dog food
that feels right to you.
Some merchants will even deliver the dog food right to your door. Your
dog's diet has never been more convenient. The internet has opened the
door for pet owners to expand their choices when it comes to their
dog's diet.
A healthy dog diet may come from a butcher. If you choose to make your
own raw diet at home, you will be able to find the quality meats for
your dog's diet from the local butcher. Ground turkey or chicken breast
fresh is always best.
Calcium's role in your dog's diet
In contrast, too much calcium can create bone abnormalities, as well.
Large breed dogs for example, who's given too much calcium as puppies
in their diet, will develop large bones that are low in density.
Strength is a problem with such bones due to the large amount of
calcium supplements.
Calcium works together with phosphorus. A balance of the two nutrients
calcium and phosphorus must exist in a healthy ratio to ensure a dog
diet that will maximize the potential advantages for your pet. Studies
involving animal nutrition show that a ratio of 1.0 to 2.0 parts
calcium should be coupled with 1.0 part phosphorus. When calcium and
phosphorus ratios vary greatly from this range, bone troubles result.
Dog diets consisting exclusively of meat will not provide the proper
amount of calcium and phosphorus to create healthy bones. Such a diet
results in a ratio of about 1.0 part calcium to 18 parts phosphorus.
The range of absorption is where the trouble begins.
Avoid supplementing your dog's diet with calcium or other nutrients
without specific discussion with your vet. When calcium, for example,
is out of balance, health can truly be affected negatively. Feeding
your dog a balanced diet is essential. Reputable dog food companies
have researched animal nutrition to ensure the best possible health for
your dog. Providing your dog's diet in a healthy, balanced formula may
be the best way to take care of your pet.
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Letho Maseko |
| About the author: |
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Dr. Rosenberg is the owner, CEO & Chief of Staff at Veterinary Cancer Group.
Kymythy Schultze has been a trailblazer in animal nutrition for over two decades.
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