Having a fat dog isn't an indication that your dog is healthy - for dogs do have different dietary needs. You have to factor in the dog’s breed, age and overall body weight for a proper recommendation for a dog's dietary needs.
Different dogs have different dietary needs and no two dogs are alike, so just because you have dogs of the same breed does not mean that they will require the exact same diet; each dog has its own dietary needs.
Choosing the proper diet for your dog is necessary and just because it's ‘good’ doesn't mean it's healthy. Always make it a point to feed your dog a healthy and nutritious diet. With so many "healthy choices" for a dog’s proper diet out in the market, you just have to use proper common sense on what is ideal and what works.
Do ask friends or family to find a well respected veterinarian that they have taken their dog to in the past. And because veterinarians are the true animal experts, they don’t jump into the commercialism craze that dog foods have jumped into during recent times.
Therefore, they will be able to give your their unbiased recommendation on nutrition facts and a proper dietary regimen for your dog. Pick a brand of dog food that is of high quality after careful consideration of a dog’s weight, size, age and activity.
Do a combination of both dry and moist canned food on his daily diet to maintain dental hygiene.
Do make sure that your dog is getting the recommended amount of dietary protein that is essential to his growth. The average ratio is 40% protein, 30% fiber and 30% starch but as mentioned earlier, dogs are individuals and each are different so this can change with age, breed and body weight.
A fat dog doesn’t mean they're healthy so it is imperative that you do not overfeed them. Just like people, an obese dog will develop and suffer from future medical complications like bone and muscle problems and may have a not so normal growth.
Do research on how many times you should feed your particular kind of dog. Some just require once a day while some will require 2 meals. The key is to regularize feeding by being specific and consistent on the time when you feed your dog. Just give the necessary measured amount of dog food they need daily.
Do feed the dog table scraps but, only in his feeding bowl and away from the table. This will let the dog know that it is not acceptable to eat by the table and he has his own place for eating.
Finding the proper diet for your dog is not difficult - all you need to have is genuine concern and care for your dog; begin with a little research and advice – the rest is easy.
