The benefits of dog food for dogs
Are you wondering if dogs really like to eat dog food? After all, the taste of dog food is not as good as the food we cook at home. Wouldn't it be okay if we fed our dog directly to our food? To know this question, first of all, we need to understand the food in dog food and the knowledge of dog health. Let's take a look.
1. Dog food is easier to store
The water content of dog food will be less than that of general food, and the packaging of general dog food and other dog products is relatively easy to store, and dog food will not deteriorate easily! On the one hand, it is to prevent the dog from eating some moldy and spoiled food and cause poisoning, etc., and to ensure the food safety of the dog.
2. Balanced nutrition
General dog food and other dog products are specially designed by professional pet nutritionists to meet the nutritional needs of dogs. They all contain nutrients that dogs need daily, such as: protein, minerals, etc. For dogs, they are all nutritionally balanced and targeted foods. The purpose is for the health of the dog and to prolong the life of the dog
3. Keep your teeth healthy
Tooth health can be seen from the two age tooth stages. In the puppy period, if the growth of the teeth cannot be guaranteed by a large amount of calcium, the deciduous teeth will grow slowly, and the permanent teeth will grow at the age of 4-5 months. It may not develop well, and the dentin can be significantly affected, with yellowing of the enamel and even small pieces falling off. After puffing, the dog food is crunchy but has a certain hardness, which has the effect of cleaning and exercising teeth. Dogs who don't eat dog food will have much higher dental calculus and tooth loss in middle-aged and old age than dogs who eat dog food. In addition to dog food, dog teeth grinding dog toys when dogs are adults can also play a good role in cleaning their teeth.
4. Promote intestinal peristalsis
The main food is dog food and other dog products, with a small amount of fruit and snacks. The food is relatively stable and not easy to cause diarrhea. The appropriate amount of crude fiber and ash in the dog food can effectively promote the peristalsis of the digestive tract, make the dog's stool unobstructed, and play a role in preventing anal adenitis to a certain extent.