Good nutrition is feeding your dog the building blocks and energy components that allow them to grow, develop to their potential and stay active throughout their life. There are many ways to feed your dog and hundreds of diets to choose from. Most people tend to use dry and canned dog food for convenience and cost.
What is the most important nutrition for dogs?
Carbs. Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of fuel and are a dog's main source of glucose (energy). Carbs are not essential to a dog's diet; however, they are associated with important vitamins, minerals and plant-based nutrients. Grains, barley, brown rice, whole corn or potatoes are all examples of carbs.
Why is good nutrition important in animals?
Good nutrition also aids in proper digestion for your pet, and it's the carbohydrates in your pet's food that offer the fiber that helps with both digestion and elimination. Your pet's food should be made to ensure nutrients are readily available to the digestive system, which allows the body to easily absorb them.
What is nutrition and why is it important in animals?
Nutrition is defined as the process of providing and obtaining the food necessary for the health and growth of animals. Food nutrients are utilized as the main energy source by an animal via various processes, including digestion and absorption in the digestive tract, blood transport, and metabolism in the cells.
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