Fat is an important nutrient for your pet – it provides energy, insulation, cushioning, and has many other important roles in animals' bodies. Both too little and too much fat can cause health issues in dogs and cats. 15 мар. 2018 г.
What happens when dog eats too much fat?
If your dog's diet is too high in fat it may lead to obesity or acute pancreatitis. If the fat becomes rancid, it destroys vitamin E and A and linoleic acid, leading to deficiency of these essential nutrients. If fat levels are too low, your dog can develop dry, itchy skin and a dull coat.
How much fat is too much for dogs?
How Much Fat is OK for dogs? As a rule, veterinarians consider a diet with less than 10 percent fat on a dry matter basis (less than 17 percent of calories from fat) to be low fat, while diets with 10 to 15 percent fat (17 to 23 percent of calories) are considered to contain a moderate amount of fat.
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