How to take care of your dogs basic needs (food)

Posted by dawidwilson441 on August 27th, 2019

In this article we shall see what you need to consider taking care of the basic needs of your dog. Firstly it is very important for one to recognize the fact that like us human beings, animals too, have their basic needs. Understanding the recognizing these basic needs are very important. Also as the owner of your dog you certainly got some major responsibilities towards your pet. In this article we shall be focusing on that particular aspect-keeping food in mind, specifically.
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Dry food for the dog:- First, you try out dry foods and see how they respond when they are provided with dry food. Also, as far as the price is concern, dry foods are cheaper and it can prove to be profitable and affordable in th longer run. Also dry food as other benefits as well. Dry food can potentially scrap off plaque formed inside the mouth of the dog, as they nibble with their teeth on the food. Food is also much easier to store in the dry form. The problem here that you may have to deal with is that dry food is not exactly tasty. Sometimes the dog may reject the food. so observe their response. Also, one thing that has to be strictly considered here is that, if you are providing the dog with dry food make sure that you simultaneously provide them with fresh water. Why? If the dog is eating dry food mostly, he is not able to derive moisture out of it, or water out of the food. so it is important that you provide water along with it so that they get the sufficient amount of water in their body and they do not dehydrate.

Try canned food:- You can also experiment with canned food and see if the dog prefers the same. As far as canned food for dogs, is concerned, you will notice that canned food is much preferred by dogs. It is tastier. It has the added benefit of moisture in it. However, the issue with this is that, if you are heavily relying on canned food, you have to be extra vigilant about it oral health. Canned food tends to increase the chances for the formation of plaque inside the mouth. This also builds up dental tartar. Some other facts that you should know about canned food:

• Canned food when compared with the other day to day homemade dry food, are bit more costly.
• Also, it leads to the quick accumulation of waste in the form of the can. The can will be made of metal. If you are relying too much on it, it is bound to accumulate and you will find it hard to dispose them off. Also, it is advised that you do not heavily rely on canned food.