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Tips and Tidbits |
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Large-breed dogs tend to age faster than other breeds. They are considered mature/senior at age 5 (instead of age 7 for most other breeds).
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What a healthy dog needs and how to provide it |
Health: |
The trick to having a healthy dog is being observant and attuned to his needs. Also, there is no one else that knows your Dog better than you do. If you notice any changes in his or hers daily habits or routines that will be a sure indicator that there is something wrong. Remember, Dogs can't talk, but they can communicate just fine with body language and behavioral changes, be observant!
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Exercise: |
Exercise is good for the physical body and spirit! It is important that your dogs get fresh air and a daily walk. Exercise will help your dog's circulation as well as help eliminate boredom. Just like people, your dog needs exercise. Making sure your dog gets proper exercise will help ensure good body condition and a healthier life overall. Since all dogs have different activity levels depending on size and age, giving your dog the right level of exercise should be determined with the expert advice of your veterinarian.
Whether you choose to walk or run your dog, or just play fetch as part of your daily routine, you'll find that your dog will look forward to the exercise time with you and there is no greater reward than the love and appreciation from our Dogs (smile).
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Nutrients - The building blocks of canine fitness |
No matter the ingredients in a dog food, it's important to supply nutrients in a form the dog can use while turning it into growth, energy, and body repair. All organic bodies, plants and animals are made of nutrients. Nutrients that are not used are simply recycled to the earth to feed plant life as the cycle of life continues.
The six basic nutrients needed by living things, which include our dogs are protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water . A well balanced diet combined with daily vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants just assures us Dog owners that our loved ones will live a healthy and vibrant life. Regarding Water, remember water is the most essential, yet often the most overlooked, of all nutrients . Pet owners spend a lot of time figuring out what and how much food they should feed their dogs, but is anyone paying attention to their Dogs water intake – No!
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Vitamins: |
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for proper absorption of fats and carbohydrates and for the chemical reactions in the body. Not only do our organs need these nutrients, but they need them in proper amounts for optimum health for our Dogs.
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Minerals: |
Minerals are essential for bone formation, muscle metabolism, fluid balance and nervous system function. Minerals are divided into major and trace concentrations. Trace elements are iron, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium, and cobalt. Although dietary requirements are minimal, they are essential to general good health. Doggy Java offers the following for great health: |
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Beef Liver Meal - Great source of protein, iron and B-vitamins for healthy muscle and red blood cell development. |
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Maltodextrins - A soluble dietary fiber to help maintain a healthy digestive tract. |
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Menhaden Fish Meal - High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin and shiny coat. |
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Choline Bitartrate - Contains choline, essential for platelet activation and used in the production of many other compounds in the bod |
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Soy Protein Concentrate - A complementary protein source to liver and fish meals. |
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Dried Black Currant Berry (Natural Herb) - Provides flavor, antioxidants. |
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Sunflower Meal - Contains protein and essential fatty acids. |
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d-alpha Tocoperol (vitamin E) - An antioxidant vitamin essential to maintain cell membrane integrity. |
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Niacinamide (vitamin B3) - Source of niacin, which helps convert food components to energy. |
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Lecithin - A phospholipid important in normal nervous system structure. |
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Iron Amino Acid Chelate - Iron is essential for formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to cells. |
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Vitamin A Palmitate - Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision and skin |
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Zinc Amino Acid Chelate - Zinc is a component of many enzymes, important in normal skin cell replication. |
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Calcium and phosphorus - Calcium and phosphorus are necessary in particular ratio for bone formation and strength. An imbalance in the ratio will cause bone problems |
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Pathothenate (vitamin B5) - Source of pantothenic acid, which has a key role in normal energy metabolism. |
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Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - Used to form coenzymes vital to energy metabolism. |
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Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1) - Thiamine plays important roles in carbohydrate metabolism to help provide energy to the body. |
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Cholecaiciferol (vitamin D3) - Helps in absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth. |
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Folic Acid - Important in production and maintenance of cells. |
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Manganese Gluconate - Manganese is a vital component of many enzymes, important for normal bone development and neurologic function. |
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Potassium Iodide (a source of Iodine) - Iodine is essential for proper thyroid function, which regulates metabolic rate. |
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Copper Gluconate - Contains copper, necessary for production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to coat and skin, and helps maintain connective tissue strength. |
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Copper - Copper is necessary in production of melanin, the pigment that colors coat and skin, and is linked with iron metabolism. Deficiencies can cause a bone disorder and anemia even if iron intake is normal. |
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Vitamin B12 Supplement - Essential for proper red blood cell formation. |
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Riley Says: |
Our goal is to help your dog be healthier, so select his or her foods carefully, make sure they drink plenty of Doggy Java for Hydration and Nutrients. Remember, some diet foods just add fiber to help the dog feel full. This can result in reduced digestibility, large stool volume, and frequent trips to the backyard, including decreased skin and coat condition because the dog isn't getting enough fat and nutrients. Find a food that has normal fiber levels to keep your dog's digestive system working properly. It should have high-quality protein so your dog doesn't lose muscle tone and essential fatty acids to help keep his skin flexible and coat glossy throughout his or her life.
Learn about essential nutrients, life stage and lifestyle formulas, plus weight control strategies, how to address health and exercise issues and much more. Don't forget to read labels for your Dogs too!
One more very important issue, make sure you take your Dog for his or hers yearly Veterinarian visit for their annual examination, you can learn so much by asking your veterinarian to do a nutritional blood test to determine developing weaknesses and imbalances in his or her immune system. |
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