Depending on how well the dog has a balanced diet, its health, appearance and health of future offspring depend. The ancestors of the dog are predators, so even the smallest breed needs meat.
Nutrition is one of the most important issues that a dog owner faces from the moment a puppy comes into the house. The dog's health and appearance depend on the chosen diet.
If you decide to feed your pet natural, then you must remember that dogs are predators by nature and they need meat for full development. Meat is the most nutritious food and is completely digested by a dog in 12 hours.
What kind of meat can you give to dogs
Any meat and offal is suitable for dogs. Lean meat is most acceptable. Fatty foods such as pork can lead to digestive upset. The most optimal option is beef tripe. In addition to beef, the dog can be given lamb, horse meat, poultry, meat of wild animals and rodents.
For full development, the dog's diet should contain at least 30% of meat products, the rest - boiled cereals, vegetables.
In the dog's diet, you can alternate between raw and boiled meat. Meat of unknown and dubious origin must be boiled.
Raw or boiled?
Raw meat contains a large amount of iron, phosphorus, zinc, various trace elements and enzymes. Meat is a source of protein. The dog eats up raw meat faster and it needs less than boiled meat.
Despite the fact that raw meat is healthier than boiled meat, in some cases it is better to give boiled meat. This is due to the possibility of the presence of helminth larvae or pathogens in the raw material. Therefore, if you are not sure about the quality of the meat, it is better to boil it. The loss of nutrients is negligible, but the risk of getting disease is significantly reduced.
Chicken meat and offal, especially liver, kidney, udder, must be boiled before feeding. They contain a large amount of toxins and in their raw form can be harmful to the health of the pet.
When choosing a diet for a dog, remember that not all meat and offal have the same nutritional value. For example, the heart is most nutritious, but the lung or rumen is less nutritious, and more should be given.
How much meat to give a dog
There is no exact answer how much meat or food a dog needs. The amount of food depends both on the age of the animal, conditions of detention, and on temperament. Dogs of small and medium breeds are more mobile, they spend more energy, and as a result, a faster metabolism.
A puppy will eat more food than an adult animal. This is due to the body's need to fully develop.
