Original title: Do you know all about the nutrients that dogs need the most
In the growth process of dogs, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber are indispensable, only the ingredients rich in these nutrients are matched in a certain proportion, in order to ensure the healthy growth of dogs, on the contrary, if the various nutrients in the dog's diet are not reasonable, it will not only threaten the health of the dog, but also lead to various diseases if it is serious.
Unfortunately, as dog owners, few dog parents understand what these nutrients mean for the health of dogs. For example, the protein necessary for the growth of dogs, as a nutritionist of dogs, do you know the classification of protein? What kind of protein is best for dogs? What are the ingredients rich in protein? How to cook these ingredients? The answers to these questions can ensure that your dog eats healthier, happier, and more enjoyable.
First, protein is a dog's best friend
Protein is an essential nutrient for dogs, whether it is a newborn puppy or an older dog needs animal protein, it is the most important source of nutrition for dogs, because protein can not only enhance the dog's immunity, but also the necessary nutrients for skin and hair.
Second, the composition of proteins
Proteins are made up of amino acids and are divided into essential and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids need to be taken in the right amount from food, and non-essential amino acids can be synthesized in the dog's body. The more amino acid components mean that the quality of the protein is better, and the good quality protein means that the dog can get enough high-quality protein as long as it eats the amount required by Su, and can be fully digested and absorbed by the dog; On the contrary, poor quality protein, even if the dog eats more, will not get the nutrients it should have. Therefore, choosing ingredients rich in high-quality animal protein is very important for the health of dogs.
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Third, the classification of proteins
Some of the common ingredients rich in high-quality protein in daily life are: eggs, red meat, poultry, fish, cheese and yogurt. These ingredients contain animal protein, that is, high-quality protein, of which eggs contain the highest animal protein. Cereals and vegetables also contain protein, but they are plant-based proteins that can be absorbed by dogs to a limited extent, for example, the protein of cereals is about 65% of the grain on average, even if the dog eats 10 bowls of rice, it can only get about 40% of the seed weight of the plant-based protein. But can a dog eat so much in one meal? Therefore, ingredients rich in inferior protein cannot ensure the amount of protein that dogs need to grow.
Fourth, the amount of protein contained in different meats
The "portion" of food does not represent "quality", in other words, the amount of ingredients used is not equal to the content of nutrients. For example, 100 grams of lean beef contains about 25 grams of protein instead of 100 grams of protein. In meat ingredients, the protein content of each type of meat is different. Taking 100 grams of meat as an example, beef tenderloin has 16 grams of protein, venison is 22 grams, chicken breast is 23 grams, chicken thigh is 18 grams, pork tenderloin is 20 grams, and cod meat is 17 grams. However, there is no need to think so complicated in daily feeding, as long as different meat ingredients are often used, you can ensure that the dog gets enough animal protein.
Fifth, the qualified proportion of protein in dog food
The proportion of protein intake for adult dogs is 18%-25%, and the intake ratio of puppies, working dogs and pregnant female dogs is 28%-32%. Generally speaking, the amount of protein can be a little more than the above proportion, but not too much, too much, part of it will be excreted with urine, and the other part will be converted into heat, that is, waste of ingredients, but also not conducive to the health of the dog.
Maybe you've also heard that excessive protein intake can damage the kidneys, but as long as it is not excessive, it is safe to give a little more. It is important to note that there are reports that "limiting protein intake can not change the development of kidney disease, and will not effectively protect kidney function because of restrictions", if your dog has concerns about kidney disease, be sure to discuss with the pet doctor in detail, do not make decisions without authorization.
6. Six elements of high-quality protein
1. Don't give too little animal protein.
2. Do not cook for too long so as not to reduce the quality of the protein.
3. Give the dog complete animal protein.
4. Dogs don't need animal protein.
5. Change ingredients containing animal-based protein frequently.
6. Add an appropriate amount of calcium powder or raw bones to each meal.
The health of the dog must be eaten, as the most important nutrient of the dog, it is more important to pay attention to daily feeding. I hope that after reading this article, it can help you. Pay attention to the editor and take you to learn more about dog breeding!