Most of veterinarians and manufacturers agree in opinion that the best product intended for food of dogs are dry polnoratsionny feeds. However in order that the pet happily lived and fully developed, it is necessary to know what criteria exist at selection of a dry feed.
Why dry feed? The answer to this question is simple, and it is known by most of dog breeders: because the dry feed contains all nutrients, vitamins and minerals which are necessary for ensuring normal activity of an organism of an animal, for his growth and development.
Types of dry dog feeds there is great variety. To understand what forage to choose for the canine friend, it is necessary to be prepared theoretically.
Puppy food
As a rule, the puppy finds the new owner at two- or three-months age. Conscientious manufacturers manage to make two things for these 8-12 weeks of life of a dog: to separate it from maternal milk and to accustom to the new balanced food. In most cases it is recommended to new owners to feed a dog with that forage to which the animal was accustomed by manufacturers. Puppy food considerably differ in the structure from adult dog food. Puppyish food has to be more balanced, and it has to contain those substances which are necessary for rapid growth and development of an organism of an animal. For example, in puppy food of large breeds there has to be a high content of calcium which is necessary for strengthening of bone tissues. Choosing a forage for a puppy of small breed, it is desirable to give preference to what contains small amount of the fats contributing to the development of obesity.
Stern for adults and the aging dogs
Choosing a suitable dry feed for an adult dog, it is necessary to consider what life is led by a pet. For example, if the dog lives on the street, the high-calorific forage which is irreplaceable for active animals is necessary for it. The same forage should give preference and to the owner of a hunting dog and also the pet participating in exhibitions. For the dog spending much time in the house, lying on a rug or a sofa, it is necessary to buy low-calorie forages. Feeding of an inactive dog a forage with low calorie content in the future will save her from problems with excess weight. The aging dogs (of 10 years is also more senior) have to accept dry feeds of a certain type in food too. As a rule, experts recommend to animals of respectable age dietary low-calorie forages which contain the additional complexes of minerals necessary for strengthening of the growing old joints. Except the listed types of forages, there are also special forages which are selected according to individual needs of a dog. To it belong: a stern for the sterilized dogs, for animals with sensitive digestion, for pregnant dogs, for choosy pets, for dogs with sensitive skin. It is also necessary to note that recently many producers develop forages which optimum are suitable for dogs of any given breed.