Choosing the type of dog meal – part 3
When choosing a meal for your dog, you must remember that you must not change the types of meals often. It is also important to take into account the individual characteristics of the dog, but also the preferences of the dog’s guardian in terms of serving meals or his lifestyle. In previous articles (part 1 […]
Which meal or food should you choose for your dog? Part 2
When choosing a meal for your dog, you must remember that you must not change the types of meals often. In the previous article, I discussed the issues related to the choice of dry food. In today’s part, I will present the pros and cons of choosing other types of meals. Semi-moist dog food […]
Which meal or food should you choose for your dog? Part 1
When choosing a diet for your dog, you can feed him ready-made food available in stores or meals prepared at home. Each of the feeding methods has its advantages and disadvantages, it may also be more advisable at a specific stage of the dog’s life or due to the lifestyle of the family. What […]
6 rules for maintaining a healthy dog weight
Many dog owners have trouble correctly assessing their dog’s weight and figure, which can lead to a failure to recognize the problem of the dog’s excessive weight. In order to assess the correct posture, the Body Condition Score scale can be used. Body Condition Score The Body Condition Score (BCS) is a scale […]
Dietary recommendations for gastritis in dogs
Acute gastritis can be caused by many factors, such as the consumption of spoiled or poisonous food, or food incorrectly selected for the health of the dog… The factors that cause them can be viral, bacteriological or parasitic. Acute gastritis In any such case, you should consult a veterinarian, who may recommend fasting for 24 […]
How to understand the composition of food on the label?
Choose food, where the information is placed, what the food is made of, or what nutritional values it has (analytical composition). The foods that you can buy for your dog should be described on the label. Each label must contain a description of the composition of the food, i.e. the ingredients that were used to […]
How to feed a puppy?
Feeding puppies raises a lot of emotions and questions about the diet of a growing dog. Meals should be tailored to the dog and its stage of development. The need for nutrients depends on the age of the dog The need for nutrients depends on the age and breed of the dog. The breed of […]
How to feed a dog and cat? 5 basic principles of nutrition
More and more people are choosing to have pets, especially dogs and cats. Many of us treat our pets as family members, which is associated with concern for their health and welfare. One of the most important aspects of caring for animals is proper nutrition, which can affect their development, health and life expectancy. I […]
Raw eggs for a dog – should you serve them?
Recently, at least two clients asked me about giving my dog raw eggs. Is it healthy to give raw eggs and what are the risks? Read in the article below. Nutritional values of eggs Eggs are a valuable part of the human diet. They contain many valuable vitamins and nutrients, such as protein, Omega-3 […]
How to avoid the main mistakes in dog nutrition?
Anyone can make mistakes in dog nutrition. Mistakes made can cause short-term food indigestion, diarrhea, but also lead to more serious illnesses. It is also important to be aware that you are making a nutritional mistake. Is a person with pancreas disease who reaches for fatty fried foods unaware of the consequences? If you know […]