It is very important that you select a dog food that will give your dog the nutrition that it needs. With all the big name brands and high price advertising you get bombarded with every day it can be difficult to determine what the best dog food is for your beloved furry friend.
Most dog food manufacturers make food for specific age ranges of dogs, and the food you buy for an older dog is not usually suitable for a puppy. Proper nutrition is vital to the health of your dog and its happiness, and it is essential that your dog gets all the vitamins and minerals that it needs for a healthy life.
Here’s a list of some of the essential vitamins and minerals that your dog food should have to give your dog a more healthy diet…
Vitamins A, D, E, B-complex, Biotin, Calcium, Choline, Copper, Folic Acid, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium Chloride and Zinc.
Of course, that is not all, but they are certainly ingredients that you should be looking to find in your dogs food. Giving your dog fresh meat with some vegetables and grain included is a healthy natural diet that many dog experts believe is better than anything you can buy from the store.
There are also some excellent ebooks and other information online about making your own dog food where you can be assured that your dog will get all the best ingredients needed for all-around health and nutrition. This can be a cost effective method of feeding your dog without being concerned that the dog might not be receiving all the ingredients it should for a healthy happy life.
Also, remember that if your dog has any specific health problems, they need to be addressed when determining what the best food is for your dog. A consultation with your veterinarian or a dog food expert should be done to see if there are any special food requirements your dog needs or determine any problems that certain foods might create for your dog.