Basset Hound (definite introduction)
No matter what kind of nutritional deficiencies are, it will have a negative impact on the dog's body. It has a certain effect, so the balance of nutrients is very important for dogs. When we usually feed dogs, it is best not to use the rice and vegetables we eat ourselves, because it is difficult to meet the dog’s needs for some trace elements. Let’s take a look at the nutrients that dogs need.
1. Water: Water is one of the key nutrients for dogs. The body of an adult dog contains about 60% water, and the proportion is higher in puppies. All physiological communication and metabolism of various substances in the body must be successfully carried out with the participation of water. For example, the cells and tissues forming the human body have a certain shape, hardness and elasticity because they absorb a large amount of water; the absorption and transportation of nutrients and the elimination of metabolic products must be dissolved in water; the specific heat of water is high , so it absorbs high heat. The heat generated during the body's metabolism is carried to the skin or lungs through water and dispersed, and has the effect of regulating body temperature. Moreover, dogs do not have a special ability to store water in their bodies. Loss of water will cause death faster than fasting.
2. Protein: Protein is the prerequisite for the movement of dog life. It is the most abundant substance in the body except water, accounting for about half of the weight of dogs. Various tissues and organs in the body, various enzymes involved in material metabolism, and antibodies that protect the body from illness are all composed of proteins. Protein is also needed when repairing wounds and replacing weak and damaged cell structures. Therefore, protein is the most important nutrient for dogs.
3. Fat: Fat is one of the important sources of energy required by the body. When it is lacking in the diet, it can cause serious digestive disorders, functional impairment of the core nervous system, and fatigue and weakness. Situations such as rough coat, lack of sexual desire, underdeveloped testicles, or the bitch is in unusual heat. However, excessive accumulation of fat will cause weight gain and will also affect the dog's normal psychological performance.
4. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are mainly used in the body to supply heat, maintain body temperature, and are the source of energy during and during the movement of various organs. Excess carbohydrates can be converted into fat and stored in the body. When a dog does not have enough carbohydrates, it will use fat and even protein in the body to provide calories. The dog will therefore be weak and unable to carry out normal growth and development.
There are many more nutrients that dogs need. From these few alone, we can see all the nutritional deficiencies.The food will have a big or small effect on the dog's body, so we must try our best to meet the dog's nutritional needs and carefully consider the choice of food. Although the taste of dog food may not be the best, However, nutrition is definitely the most balanced, so it is better to choose dog food for dogs in general.
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