For Dog Owners - Adult Dog

Adult Dog :

Caring for your dog requires patience, persistence and lots of love and attention. Here are the main things your dog needs to be happy and healthy

• Fresh water every day
• A nutritionally balanced diet consult your vet for the right kind of dietary requirements

Vitamins :-

For good vision, bone growth, and efficient metabolism. Every action in your dogs body requires the assistance of vitamins. That is because vitamins are essential catalysts for chemical reactions.

There are water soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins, and each vitamin has very specific roles to play. For example, If your dog cuts a paw,one vitamin helps stop the bleeding, another helps repair the skin.

***In pet foods, good sources of vitamins include vitamin supplements, dairy products, vegetables, liver, kidneys, yeast and grains  

Minerals:-

For strong teeth and bones. Some minerals are put together in an orderly fashion to form structures, such as your pets bones and teeth. Minerals also influence the fluids, such as blood, in your dogs body.While minerals are virtually indestructible, they can be difficult to absorb. Please bear in mind that too much of a mineral can be toxic.

***In pet foods, good sources of minerals include mineral supplements, fish, meat, liver, dairy, cereals and bone meal.

Essential Fatty Acids :-

For energy and healthy skin and coat . Fats and essential fatty acids (major components of fats) make an extremely important contribution to pet health. They are a major source of energy in a dog’s diet. Also, they can add significantly to a foods taste appeal. Fats also help absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

***In pet foods, good sources of fats and essential fatty acids include animal fats, vegetable oils, meat by-products and poultry by-products.

Carbohydrates and Fibre:-

For energy and good digestion. Carbohydrates are compounds composed of simple sugars known as monosaccharides (disaccharides and polysaccharides). For immediate energy, your pets body converts carbohydrates. Reserve energy is stored as glycogen. Fiber in carbohydrates is beneficial for good digestion and stool consistency.

***In pet foods, good sources of carbohydrates and fiber include grains - rice, corn and wheat.

Protein:-

Proteins are Essential for healthy growth and muscle tone. Protein is the major structural material in almost all living tissue except bones.

Hair, skin, nail and muscles are mostly protein. There are thousands of different proteins in your pet's body, each with a unique function, but all made from smaller units called amino acids. Some amino acids can be manufactured in the body, others must be provided in the diet.

***In pet foods, good sources of proteins include meats, eggs, fish, grains, dairy and yeast

To summarize, as a responsible you need to take the following steps to ensure your adult dog's health an well-being.

• To be spayed or neutered—this ensures many health and behavioral benefits.
• Regular veterinary check-ups
• At least two walks a day and a few short play/exercise sessions to keep healthy, fit and feel loved
• Regular grooming
• Obedience training classes to avoid undesirable behavior's and for mental stimulation
• Pet ID—at the least, a collar, to ensure its safe return should it get lost
• A dog license
• Proper shelter while outdoors—a fenced yard with a doghouse is best; to offer protection against the elements
• Dogs should never be left alone outdoors for long periods of time; this can cause undesirable depression
• Safe toys to play with and chew on while you are gone (Please do not give real bones to your pet)
• To always be leashed at all times when off your property
• A closed window to sit by and look out while you are gone
• A loyal and patient family and remember, most behaviors problems can be solved!

There are many more ways to ensure a happy, healthy relationship with your dog. Ask your veterinarian for the best advice for your particular pet. 

BE HAPPY AND KEEP YOUR PET HAPPY :)

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