German Shepherd (Definite Introduction)
German Shepherds are a particularly famous breed in the army and police. Their majestic and heroic temperament is loved by many young people. He is not only a working dog who works tirelessly, but also a companion dog who obeys every word. How could we possibly do this when feeding the German Shepherd when the abbot raised such an outstanding dog?
Feeding Focus
Nutrient is essential
Nutrient is a necessary substance to protect the growth and development of dogs and other life activities. Mainly refers to protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins, etc. Protein is an important factor in the formation of the human body and an indispensable nutrient in feed. In the activities of human body life, protein is a nutrient that plays a decisive role. Animal protein contains a wide range of amino acids and has a suitable nutrient ratio. The nutritional value of protein in animal feed is low. Feeding dogs with animal feed for a long time can easily cause body dysfunction, such as anemia, slow growth, decreased body weight, and poor coat development. Therefore, the animal protein content in the diet accounts for 1/3 of the feed protein.
As a nutrient, fat can be dissolved in the body's tissues and organs but is not soluble in water. Fat has many functions in the body and is an important way to store energy. Insufficient dietary fat in dogs will cause growth retardation and abnormal growth. Deficiency of vitamins A, D, and E can lead to symptoms such as dry skin, keratinized epidermis, and poor coat growth.
Carbohydrates account for the largest proportion in a dog’s diet, mainly including sugar, starch, and cellulose. They are an important source of heat energy in the body. A dog's need for carbohydrates is affected by its workload. There should be less fat and more carbohydrates. In summer, carbohydrates can replace fat to a certain extent.
Water is indispensable
Water is one of the necessary nutrients for various tissues and organs of the dog body. The water content in blood is the highest, reaching more than 80%, in muscles is 72-78%, and in bones is 45%. With age and nutritional status, the water content changes significantly. The water content is high when it is young, but gradually shrinks since then. Thin dogs contain more water, while fat dogs have less water. Drinking water, feed water and metabolic water are important sources of water in dogs. Water is eliminated through the kidneys, skin, lung digestive tract and other pathways.
Variety of feed
Dog feed is divided into animal feed, plant feed, seasonings, additives and commercial materials. Animal feed is a staple food for dogs. For example, beef, milk, eggs, fish and livestock and poultry offal are commonly used. Among meats, beef is the best. Plant-based feed is mainly rice, such as rice, millet, wheat, sorghum, corn, etc. Others include spinach, cabbage and other green vegetables.
The main seasoning is salt, but excessive amounts can cause sensitivity and poisoning in dogs.
Additives include minerals, vitamins and trace elements.
Commercial feed refers to the feed used by dogs. They are sold in large and small pet stores and online.
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