How Your Dog Benefits From Healthy Eating Habits
By Njeri Dean
Yes, I see you! Your hand is under the table giving your pooch a treat from your plate. I bet you’re contemplating whether that was a smart choice on your end.
Don’t feel guilty or self-conscious that you feed your pooch something that isn’t approved by your vet. You love your dog tremendously, but sometimes you turn a blind eye when it comes to your dog’s eating habits.
It’s really hard to not feed your dog table food. Dogs beg and whine until they get what they want, and it’s hard to look at your dog’s face and not give them what they truly desire.
It’s time to say no to your dog and yes to getting them healthy and on track. Let’s put one paw in front of the other and sniff out what healthy eating habits are right for your pooch.
Switching your dog to healthier eating habits could increase the energy levels in your dog and put your dog in a better mood. Just like humans, dogs get their energy from the food they eat.
A well-balanced diet can help a dog feel better and more energized whereas a dog on a poor diet could lead to unhealthy mood swings, hyperactivity, and overall uneasiness throughout your dog’s body.
The main vitamins and supplements your dog should be taking are: high quality proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, probiotics, magnesium, and B vitamins. All of these vitamins and supplements aid as a mood and energy stabilizer for your dog.
When you look in the mirror, you revel in the way you look. You want the same thing for your pet. You want people to notice your dog walking down the street looking healthy.
You may not have noticed but the way your dog looks is associated with what you feed your dog on a daily basis. Just by looking at your dog, people can tell if your dog is healthy and eating the right food. If your dog isn’t consuming the right foods their coat could look dry, flaky, and unkempt.
Aside from having their coat looking horrible, not feeding your dog the right foods could put your dog at risk for kidney or liver disease and nutritional disorders.
To have your dog looking fresh at all times, feed them a diet that’s enriched in protein, linoleic acid, zinc, and B vitamins. A rich diet in these vitamins and minerals can give your dogs coat protection, immunity, thermoregulation, and much needed hydration for their skin and coat.
The final reason why your dog could benefit from a healthier diet—aside from having a healthier coat and better energy levels—is having a longer life span. All of us owners want our dogs to live to the fullest and that means having your dog living out the longest lifespan that they can fulfill.
A healthy diet prevents diseases and other ailments from arising in your dog. A blanched diet provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals and reduce stress which contributes to aging and disease.
Another reason why a healthier diet for your dog could have your dog live longer is because it enhances the bodily function of your dog. The right balance of nutrients supports vital bodily functions from energy production and muscle maintenance to nerve condition and healthy immune response.
Everybody wants their dog to be healthy. Why wouldn’t an owner want their dog to live life to its fullest and in a healthy way?
Many owners want their dogs to consume food that is right for their dog’s breed, age, and temperament. Sometimes owners get it right and sometimes they don’t. It doesn’t have to be trial and error if you ask your vet about healthy meal options for your pet. Go to your pet shop for advice and search the internet for foods, vitamins, and supplements for your dog’s consumption.
Making your dog healthy in the long run can produce a dog with a luscious coat, more energy to play, and a longer life span. Your dog deserves to be fit, happy, and healthy.
Don’t deny them their true potential with a lackluster diet and the continuation of feeding them table food—that will only cause more harm than good. If you truly believe that your dog is your best friend, treat them like one and give them a paw in the right direction.
The question on everybody’s mind is, should you give your dog a bone? Well, that’s totally up to you.
