Dogs require a great deal of energy since it supports the vital activity of the whole organism. Energy is needed for the normal functioning of the secretion gland, tissue growth, reproduction processes, maintaining the necessary body temperature, and overall dog activity. All this is merely imaginable without a proper, nutritious diet.

 

Some necessary nutrients for your dog must come with the food. A dog’s organism does not produce such elements as sodium, calcium or phosphorus. Therefore, the only way to get these essential nutritional elements for the dog is external, through feeding.

 

What are some of the vital microelements needed for your dog to be healthy:

• Magnesium, found in bones and soft tissues, essential for proper metabolic and liver functions;

• Potassium is responsible for conduction of electrical charges in the heart, nerves, and muscles;

• Calcium and phosphorus, that besides strengthening bones and teeth also supports digestion and cognitive health; and

• Sulfur for flea control.

Other needed elements are chlorine, iron, copper, manganese and zinc, iodine, fluorine, chromium, cadmium, molybdenum, tin, silicium, nickel and, of course, vanadium.

When it comes to organic compounds, try adding linoleic acid, histidine, arginine, lysine, isoleucine, leucine, valine, phenylalanine, methionine, threonine and tryptophan in your dog’s diet.

 

If you’re looking for the fat-soluble vitamins, your dog will benefit from – A (carotene), A (retinol), D2 (ergocalciferol), D (calciferol), D3 (cholecalciferol), E (tocopherol). From water-soluble – B1 (tialin) and B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), PP (nicotinic acid), pantothenic and folic acid, H (biotin).

 

The nutrients enter the dog’s body thanks to fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Another vital factor is proper hydration. Water is one of the most important elements in the life of the animal’s organism and its deficiency can lead to serious health issues. In order for a dog to be able to have a full and healthy life, it is necessary to make sure they have a nutrient-rich diet.