Dogs, unlike cats, are not strict carnivores. While meat makes up the majority of their diet, domestic dogs can also get nutrients from grains, fruits, and vegetables. These non-meat foods aren't just fillers, but they can be a valuable source of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A good food for dogs will contain meat, vegetables, cereals, and fruits.
The best dog foods contain high-quality versions of these ingredients that are appropriate for your dog's digestive system. Kibble is an acceptable option for feeding your dog. You can also mix your diet with cooked or raw meat, fish, vegetables and rice. Rice is loaded with starch and can be used for weight control.
It also contains iron for richer blood, as well as vitamin B3 and D. Make sure to give your furry friends plenty of water after meals with rice. Sugar-free yogurt is a perfect treat for you and your dog. Yogurt is rich in calcium and is full of probiotics to fight infections and improve digestion and assimilation of food.
Apples can protect your dog's skin and coat. Green peas are very nutritious and one of the healthiest human foods to feed your dog. They are packed with protein and vitamins, including A, B1, B6, C, and K. Peanuts and peanut butter can be used to control fat intake.
Oats are rich in vitamin B5, omega 6 fatty acids for healthy skin and soluble fiber. Cheese is packed with protein, fat, and vitamins A, B6 and D (just make sure your dog isn't lactose-intolerant). Salmon is associated with low-fat proteins and omega-3 fatty acids which can boost immunity and reduce inflammation. Chicken is one of the best sources of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B.
Watermelon is a prepared juice consisting of 92% of water that has been naturally sweetened and is loaded with vitamins. Kale contains a lot of vitamins including A, E, and C. It is a good source of antioxidants and helps the liver to detoxify the body. Carrots are packed with carotenoids, fiber, vitamins C and K (which help blood clot to help heal wounds), potassium, magnesium, manganese, most of the B vitamins, and phosphorus which is needed for energy production among other things.
Sweet potatoes are high in heart-healthy vitamin A and are packed with vitamin C to keep your dog's immune system strong. Yogurt contains active cultures known as probiotics (also known as healthy bacteria), which help keep bad bacteria away. Berries have a powerful nutritional contribution; blueberries contain high levels of antioxidants which decrease damage to cells in your dog's body. They also promote urinary tract health (just like blueberries).
Acai berries, strawberries and blackberries also contain anthocyanins. Anchovies and sardines are small fish that offer dogs enormous health benefits; they provide high levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). They are also an excellent source of calcium which supports dog bone and joint health as well as provide a variety of minerals and trace elements including natural forms of zinc as well as vitamins B12, D, E and K. Bone broth is made from animal bones and connective tissue simmered for 24 hours or more; it is a nutrient-rich treat that is high in protein and contains anti-inflammatory amino acids, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
