Dogs’ requirements for fat intake - Pet Knowledge

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< p style="text-align:left;"> Fat is stored in the subcutaneous tissue of animals and is an integral part of the organism and an energy storage material. The fat content in a dog's body is often 10%-20% of its body weight. The fat in the dog's body not only provides the energy the dog needs, but also protects the dog's internal organs, maintains body temperature, promotes the absorption of fat-soluble elements, and participates in various metabolic activities. Therefore, fat intake is very important for dogs.

For puppies, their daily fat requirement is 12 grams per kilogram of body weight, and for adult dogs, it is 1.1 grams. Period, this number should be 2 grams. If there is a lack of fat in dog food, dogs will suffer from fat-soluble vitamin deficiency ^[1], which is specifically manifested as night blindness, rickets, hemolytic anemia, reduced sperm vitality and decreased libido in male dogs. The female dog is in estrus for ten seconds. At the same time, due to insufficient fat intake, dogs may also suffer from central nervous system dysfunction, which will seriously affect the dog’s daily life.

However, if the dog consumes too much fat, it will cause another extreme situation - obesity. Obese dogs are more likely to be thin than healthy dogs. In addition, they are also prone to various cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Severely obese dogs may even suffer from hypoxia and difficulty breathing due to excessive fat content, eventually leading to weakened cardiopulmonary function. If obese dogs become ill and require surgery, they will also bear more risks.

Therefore, for the health of the dog, the owner must ensure the nutritional balance of the dog's food.

[1] Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E and K.

Vitamin A	Promote cell proliferation and growth, protect the integrity and health of epithelial structures in various organs, and maintain normal vision.
Vitamin D	Protects normal calcium and phosphorus metabolism, so it plays a very important role in the normal development of bones. Dogs with low vitamin D content in food and lack of ultraviolet exposure are prone to fractures, while excessive intake can cause poisoning.
Vitamin E	An effective antioxidant that has a protective effect on vitamin A, participates in the metabolism of fat, protects the normal function of endocrine system, and allows the normal development and improvement of sex cells. Growth instinct.
Vitamin K	< p style="text-align:left;">Materials necessary to protect normal blood clotting

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