Healthy Dog Food Toronto
Just like for humans, a healthy diet is vital for a healthy dog. And since pets are often considered an essential member of the family, care should be taken in planning their diet.
Whichever type of dog food selected, whether dry, semi-moist or canned, the process of picking healthy dog food Toronto involves making sure to check the ingredient label. The health-conscious wouldn't eat artificial flavourings and preservatives, so why feed that stuff to your dog? Healthy dog food contains a protein content of approximately 30% to 40%. Avoid dog food that contains meat by products; they are not a substantial source of protein, vitamins or minerals and can sometimes adversely affect a dog's health. Look for labels that contain real meat, such as pork and beef. You can even go that extra step and find dog food that contains human grade ingredients (fit for human consumption).
If your dog is vegetarian, healthy meatless protein sources include vegetables and whole grains. Cornmeal is not recommended.
Fibre makes up for approximately 30% while the another 30% should be starch. Some dog food, however, is 100% meat. Biscuits should be added to their diet as a sufficient source of fibre and starch if this is the case.
A dog's diet will change with age. For example, an older dog that is less active should be fed smaller quantities of dog food that is easier to chew and digest, about twice a day. This may mean reducing the amount of protein as well. Therefore, healthy dog food is age-specific.
It is highly recommended that dogs are not fed chocolate; this sweet treat contains the stimulant theobromine which can be highly addictive and potentially lethal.
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