[Quiz] Do You Know These Facts About Dog Food?

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Your dog probably won't be hurt if he or she eats some cat food every once in a while. Your dog should not be allowed to eat anything that is not their own. Eating cat food might make some canine stomach contents sick or cause diarrhoea.

When it comes to food, canines and felines have distinct nutritional requirements. Nutritionally speaking, cat food is superior. So, don't give canines cat food or felines canine food.

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Your dog can be a vegetarian, but it's not a simple feat to pull off.

A veterinary nutritionist can help you create a diet for your dog that meets his or her specific dietary requirements. Most people who try to do it themselves overlook the fact that Fido has distinct nutritional requirements from your own.

If you're thinking of switching your dog to a vegetarian or vegan diet, it's important to discuss this with your vet first.

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Both can make up a healthy, well-rounded meal. Their nutritional value is identical. It's up to you and your dog to decide which is best. The dry variety can be stored at room temperature and is typically less expensive. Dogs may prefer the moist variety because it's easier to chew and digest. If you need assistance deciding, consult your veterinarian.

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If dog develops a food allergy, it is not due to anything you've done to their diet. Food allergies in dogs can develop over time if they consume meals that contain proteins such as:

Wheat
Eggs
Beef
Chicken
Dairy
Soy

Dogs with food allergies might exhibit symptoms such as excessive scratching or licking, vomiting, and diarrhoea. It's not uncommon for them become bald in other places, like the belly, back, and tail. Ear infections are a possibility for some.

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A distended stomach is the result of uncooked yeast dough expanding in the stomach's moist, warm environment. In addition, the dog will become drunk due to the fermented yeast, which can cause convulsions and respiratory collapse. Dogs should not eat wild mushrooms, however mushrooms grown for human consumption are safe.

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All avocados, both fruit and plant, contain the toxin persin. While humans are safe around persin, dogs are extremely vulnerable to it and can die from even a small dose. Classic signs and symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and sometimes even heart failure.

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Dogs are not like humans in that they require variety. They don't mind sticking to the same diet every day.

You should continue feeding your dog the same food it has been eating successfully on. Changing your dog's diet too frequently or drastically can cause stomach upset.

If you must alter their diet, do so gradually over a period of days. To gradually transition your dog to the new diet, gradually increase the amount of the new food and decrease the amount of the old food you provide him.

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Maintain a regular feeding schedule for your dog. Don't always provide them with a bowl of food. Provide the food, wait 15 to 20 minutes for them to finish eating, and then put the bowl away until the next meal.

If a dog has access to food at all hours, he or she may become picky or gain weight.

Maintaining a consistent meal schedule has additional benefits. This can be useful for figuring out when your dog will need to go outside. They usually poop about a half-hour after eating.

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Puppies younger than 6 months old require three or four meals a day, whereas older dogs only need two.

Dogs develop rapidly. Dog puppies have a higher caloric and nutritional requirement than adult dogs, yet their stomachs are smaller. Therefore, they require more frequent feedings.

Generally speaking, puppies beyond the age of six months need to be fed twice or thrice daily.

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The easiest way to figure out what your dog needs to eat is to observe how they react to different foods. For optimal health, Fido requires a balanced diet of protein, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

If your dog has healthy skin and a shiny coat, brown, solid faeces, and an appropriate amount of energy for his or her age and breed, then you've probably got it right.

The food they are eating may not be adequate for their age and breed, however. To make sure your dog is getting enough nutrients, read the label.