As we all know, dogs can be divided into small dogs, medium dogs and large dogs according to their body size. But what many shovelers don't know is that dogs of different sizes have different choices of dog food. Today, let Dr. E popularize science for everyone and teach you how to choose the right dog food for your dog's body shape!
What is the difference in dog food for different body types?
In addition to classification by age, dog food will also be classified according to body type. Common dog food classified by body type on the market are: small dog food, small and medium-sized dog food, medium-sized dog food, medium and large dog food, large dog food, etc.
1 protein and fat content is not the same
Compared with small dogs, medium and large dogs need less protein and fat per unit weight, so small dog food generally contains more protein and fat than medium and large dog food. If medium and large dogs eat small dog food for a long time, it may lead to obesity and increase the burden on TA joints.
2 calcium content is not the same
Similarly, medium and large dogs have lower calcium requirements per unit weight than small dogs, so the calcium content in medium and large dog food will be less. If medium and large dogs eat small dog food for a long time, TA will appear growth inhibition or other joint diseases due to excessive calcium supplementation.
3 Special additions to large dog food
Due to genetic reasons, large dogs are more likely to have hip joint diseases. In addition, the joint pressure of large dogs is larger than that of small and medium-sized dogs, and the wear of joints in daily exercise is higher than that of small and medium-sized dogs. Therefore, large dog food will generally add nutrients for joint health, such as glucosamine, chondroitin and so on.
4 dog weight and food intake is not proportional
Although the weight of large dogs is several times that of small dogs, the amount of food and weight of TA are not proportional.
The feeding amount of dog food of different body types is also different. When the shoveling officer feeds the dog food, he should feed it according to the reference standard amount on the corresponding dog food package.
Choose food according to body shape, more healthy
The dog food of different body types is tailored according to the dog of the corresponding body type, and the nutrients contained in it can also meet the growth and development needs of the dog of the corresponding body type.
