• April 20, 2024

In the market there are multiple brands and types of foods for you dog . The nutrition will depend on their healthy development that is reflected in the health of your hair, skin, bones and muscles, but above all they will protect you from diseases .

To keep it healthy, it is very important that you take care of feeding from your pet , make sure it contains the nutrients according to their age, race and height and that they help prevent and identify diseases as the gastrointestinal .

Ernesto Bruzzone , veterinarian specialist in gastroenterology and videoendoscopy , states that "gastrointestinal diseases are the most common, since they account for 40% of consultations in veterinary clinics.

Currently, there are more than fifty gastrointestinal complaints that manifest in a similar way. That is why, during the visit to the veterinarian it is essential to maintain a good communication with him and always see him as an ally.

He is your best friend, take care of him

Bruzzone suggests choosing food well, as this can make a difference in the health of pets to avoid or treat diseases, because the best are those that are made with ingredients of the highest quality and clinically proven, making complete and balanced formulas.

1. Proteins. These nutrients are very important for the formation of muscles , hair, skin , nails, tendons, ligaments, cartilage . Another function is that they transport the oxygen in the blood and it strengthens your immune system because they generate antibodies .

2. Fats. This is a main source of Energy and of fatty acids essentials In addition, they help absorb the vitamins A, D and E and accelerate the process metabolic . They allow to keep the hair of your dog and taking care of his skin.

3. Vitamins and minerals. They are essential for the correct process of absorption of fats Y carbohydrates . The vitamins C and E is important during the pregnancy process of the females, the B complex lessen the problems of stress of pets.

The minerals are fundamental to muscle metabolism and the nervous system ; potassium is necessary for cellular activity and its deficiency affects the functions of the heart and kidney, says a study of the Federal Consumer Procurator's Office (Profeco) .

4. Fiber To avoid the constipation of your pet, take care that your feeding includes this complement for an adequate digestion . All dogs need approximately to include in their diet 4% of fiber , according to the Official Association of American Food Controllers (AAFCO) .

5. Carbohydrates. Most foods that contain carbohydrates are metabolized and absorbed as glucose , so they work as a source of Energy .

According to the AAFCO "If enough fat and protein sources are included in the diet, glucose requirements are met through metabolism."

In stages such as gestation and the lactation , these requirements increase in females by the Energy that demands the development of the fetus.

In case of detecting a gastrointestinal disease, a superior feeding is recommended for the optimal performance of the pet, since it will be an essential part for the improvement and must be based on a diet adequate to your needs, whether it is a specific condition, your age, size or race. Protect your pet!

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