Active dogs need fat to fuel their muscles and make the energy they require for movement. Dogs fed a high-fat food have more capacity to burn fatty acids and a greater capacity to perform at a high level.
Do dogs need animal fat?
Dogs need both types of fats. Animal fats provide the most concentrated form of energy. They are typically identified on dog food bags as poultry fat or beef tallow. Poultry fat, from chicken or turkey, is a good source of essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (LA), alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and arachidonic acid (AA).
Do dogs need a lot of fat?
Fats and oils are a necessary part of a balanced diet for dogs. A diet that provides about 10-15 percent fat (for normal, healthy adult animals) is best to maintain health.
Do dogs need more fat or protein?
How much protein and fat does my dog need? An adult dog needs at least 10% of its daily calories from protein and a minimum of 5.5% from fats.
Why do animals need fat in their diet?
Animals are equipped with fat not only for energy storage, but also for regulation of body temperature and as a source of many hormones. It is reasonable that animals eat and store fat based on physiological demands.
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