Feeding an adult dog

After reaching maturity, the dog will need to change his eating habits regularly. To satisfy all his nutritional needs, the adult dog must balance his diet properly.

He must offer him all the nutritional substances (proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, and water) to keep him in optimal physical condition.

These energy needs must be defined according to the breed and the lifestyle of the dog. And as a general rule, industrial dog food remains complete and of very good quality to offer your companion everything he needs in terms of nutrition.

The role of nutrition

Industrialization is good. Progress in dog nutrition is there to prove it. Today, the major specialized brands perfectly meet the needs of your dog, according to its size, weight, breed, and age with a very varied range of products.

For small breed dogs...

Adapting food products to the type of dog is essential. For example, small-breed dogs have a faster metabolism and therefore require twice as many calories per day.

For large-breed dogs...

Conversely, large-breed dogs have a big appetite, but this must be controlled. These animals are fragile and can suffer as they age from arthrosis and fragile cartilage. They, therefore, need a diet full of vitamins and minerals to counter these problems. One last detail, remember to give them small kibbles to avoid rejection.

An important criterion: a diet adapted to the dog's behavior

Similarly, your dog's behavior is also a determining factor. If your dog is very active, consider a specific diet with a higher fat, protein, and vitamin content. For less active dogs, a lighter diet is therefore logically required to avoid excessive weight gain. During his old age, depending on the health problems he encounters, the diet will also have to be modified accordingly.