5 Great Tips for feeding a Happy and Healthy Dog!

Do you really know all there is to know about your canine

companion's nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they're

doing what's best for their dogs when it comes to food, but in

reality they rely on pure instinct more than science. Nutrition

isn't a guessing game, even when it comes to your pooch. Think

about it - if you, Dog Tip, were left to feed yourself based only on what

you craved and had no knowledge of what your body needs to

function, would you be eating 5 servings of fruit and veggies or

would you head straight for the Ding Dong case at the market?



1.



Cover all of the bases.



A dog's diet can be as complex as any human's (including

yours!), and it's absolutely essential that you, as an owner,

hit all of the vital nutritional bases. A deficiency of certain

vitamins and nutrients can lead, Dog Tip, to upset tummies; overly dry or

oily skin, brittle bones, weight issues, and, in some of the

worst cases, death.



A balanced and proper diet is the building

block of your dog's overall health - if he doesn't get the right

blend of nutrients, the most impeccable care otherwise won't

mean a thing. But with the right diet, his defences against

disease and disorders are infinitely stronger than a dog whose

owner hasn't put much thought into an eating plan.



2. Mix it up!



For the most part, pre-packaged food will help you cover all of

the major nutritional requirements a healthy, fairly young dog

has. This, Dog Tip, where many owners trip up simply because, Dog Tip, of the ease

of the decision; Most think that the major choice is between dry

and moist food, when in reality the best diet you can provide

your dog is one varied in ingredients, textures, and nutritional

value.



Wolves where carnivores,, Dog Tip, and that instinct remains with

their our modern day dog; to this day. They continue to hunt

prey (poor Kitty), love sausage-flavoured treats, and adore the

great crunch they get when chowing down on a bone.



Those varied

elements should give you a little bit of insight into how

diverse your dog's diet can be.



3. Move beyond meat.



Building some portion of his diet from meat gives you many of

the crucial nutrients he needs for energy and growth, but he

also needs fiber and carbohydrates to aid in digestion and

stability. You could throw down a bowl of dry food every day and

maybe give him a "treat" of moist food once a month, but how

would you like it if the tables were turned and he insisted on

feeding you pancakes every day for the rest of your life? Not

such a sunny outlook, is it?



4.



Make it a real meal.



Listen, nobody ever said you had to rely on a bag or can of food

to feed your dog. You cook for your family all the time. Doesn't

your dog deserve similar treatment? Most owners say they'd love

to cook for their pups but just don't know where to start, and

that's where I come in. Now you can help fulfil, Dog Tip, all of your

dog's nutritional needs as well as his taste desires with just

one quick flip through my new book, 180 Delicious Gourmet Dog

Recipes.



I know, I know, you're busy, and there's barely time to

cook your family a proper meal. That's why you'll love this book

- in addition to covering all of the usual recipes like

traditional dog chow and cookies, I've created several that are

healthy and delicious enough, Dog Tip, for you, your dog, and your family.



Being skeptical is natural; after all, I never dreamed I'd come

up with recipes I could easily share with my dogs! But how can

you pass up recipes like biscotti, muffins, omelettes, dinner

mints, and even sushi?



5. Give him some green.



Your dog needs a well-balanced diet, and the best way to

accomplish that is through a wide variety of ingredients. Did

you know that many dogs love veggies? In fact, if your dog likes

to nibble on grass, he may appreciate some of the

veggie-oriented recipes in the cookbook.



Give it a shot and see

what you - and your dog - think. After all, the worst that could

happen is an improvement in your pooch's health!



The only set rule in feeding your pup is to make sure, Dog Tip, his meals

satisfy the unique nutritional requirements any dog has.



You

don't have to stick to the, Dog Tip, bag or the can, and you don't have to

spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. Making dishes for your

dog can be a family event, and nothing expresses gratitude

better than a big, sloppy, wet kiss!