Food is such an important part of our daily lives. It not only nourishes us; it also makes us happy; especially when we’re eating really good food that we like. The difference between us and pets is that pets don’t get to choose the food they eat – which is where we come in – thus we should ensure that what we feed them is nutritious and enjoyable for them.
When it comes to dogs for example, choosing their food is ultimately a personal decision that depends on your preferences and what is best for your dog.
Different dog owners prefer certain types of dog food, such as dry over wet food, but it all boils down to the kind of nutrition they get from the food.
Why is nutrition supposed to be a vital part of raising your dogs?
Just like humans, the right kind of nutrition is crucial in helping them grow. If you feed a complete and balanced diet to puppies as they grow, it promotes heart and bone health, helps in making their coats shiny, impacts their stool and their overall well being
Let’s start with what to consider when choosing food for your dog:
- Safety & Wellbeing – Consider the manufacturer and their reputation. Aflatoxin and microbial contamination will impact dogs negatively. Check the ingredients declared and claims made and ensure they will go well with your dog’s preferences.
- Age and size – Just the way babies outgrow milk and start weaning then get into solid foods, dogs go through the same cycles – get the right foods for the correct growth stages. Ensure you also follow the feeding guidelines based on the size of your dog.
If feeding wet food, anything not eaten from the bowl should be thrown away after about half an hour. The dish should be washed before the next meal. Dry food can be left out longer but will become less palatable as with time in the bowl.
- Dog’s breed – Breeds determine the size of the dog, ensure you feed adequate amounts to cater for requirements.
- Your lifestyle – This is a very important aspect when it comes to providing for your dogs. If your lifestyle permits you to buy food every week, well and good and if you can only buy their food once a month, you should also consider storage.
If you have a freezer that can accommodate their bones for a while, well and good, but if you can’t you also need to know how to store their food properly so that it doesn’t go bad which can poison them.
Also, when it comes to your daily activities, consider if you have the time to cook for them (wet food); if you don’t, then it’s better for you to consider dry ready to eat food that doesn’t require further preparation – but please talk to your vet first before you make any major changes to their eating habits.
Why I choose K9 Dog Food
K9 Dog Food, a new and complete ready to eat tasty food is safe and holistic product that provide all the nutrients that dogs need to ensure their health and happiness as they grow, work and even during retirement.
The delicious chicken based food is suitable for all breeds (small, medium & large). It also comes in 15kg packs, adequate for a month’s requirement per dog.
So, if you’re looking for healthy, nutritious and tasty food for your dogs, no matter the age or breed, choose K9 Dog Food.
