10 Nutritional Facts About Your Dog

Just like the food it eats, a dog can be considered in terms of raw materials. In the same way, a diet can be considered in terms of various nutritional components. A set of guidelines for manufacturers of dog foods has been assembled by the N.R.C. (National Research Council). The requirements for growing puppies are double those for adult dogs.

Protein is contained in all animal tissue at a relatively high level, and your dog needs a continual supply of protein in its diet to maintain itself and grow. Unexpectedly the dogs ability to digest protein is variable. Although most fresh meat is 90 to 95 percent digestible, dogs only digest 60 to 80 percent vegetable protein can cause colic and even diarrhea.

Carbohydrates incorporate sugars, starch, and cellulose. The simplest sugars are the easiest to digest. Adult dogs cannot digest lactose, the sugar naturally present in milk, although they can cope quite well with ordinary sugar or sucrose. Very high levels of carbohydrates are contained in boiled potatoes, rice, and carrots with dry dog food. All meat canned food, fresh meat and fish have no carbohydrate derived energy but meat/cereal canned dog food and complete dry food contain 30 to 50 and 40 to 50 percent respectively.

Fats are present as molecules called triglycerides which are basically three fatty acids linked together. Some fatty acids are essential to a dog. A deficiency of them causes a dogs skin to become itchy and it may develop a harsh, dry coat with dandruff. Fats are an important energy source for a dog. If a dog can obtain most of its energy from fat, its intake of protein can be reduced, lessening the demands on the liver and kidney.

Dogs need some minerals in large amounts and other in trace amounts. Calcium and phosphorus are closely related and are two of the most important minerals in your dogs diet. Calcium and phosphors are needed for bone formation and development. At birth, puppies have relatively low levels of these elements, but over supplementation in adult dogs can cause bone deformations and diseases like rickets.

Lastly, water is important to all animals. Most dogs bodies consist of about two thirds water. All dogs lose water from their body through sweating, panting, and elimination. This must be replaces so you should make sure that fresh water is always available. A healthy dog should take in to fluid ounces per pound of body weight per day.

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The Yorkshire Terrier Is A Little Dog With A Big Attitude

Do you like a dog with attitude? Then a Yorkshire Terrier may just be the dog for you. Yorkies are sweet little dogs that love to cuddle, yet they think they are big and bad and will take on a German Shepherd without blinking an eye.

The Yorkshire Terrier is classified in the Toy group by the American Kennel Club. The AKC requires the Yorkie to be less than seven pounds but there is no minimum weight limit. Some Yorkshire Terriers can weigh as little as one pound, but in order to breed dogs this tiny, health is often sacrificed, so it is not a popular option.

Yorkies have beautiful long flowing coats of hair and they seem to glide across the floor, as their long hair hides their tiny feet. Yorkies can have silver or black hair with tan accents on the heads and legs. Yorkies are black and tan when first born.

Yorkies make excellent apartment dogs since they are small and thrive well with apartment life. The Yorkshire Terrier adapts well to outdoor living also, as they are inquisitive and love to explore. It is a good idea to make sure your fence has no holes or gaps or your Yorkie will find a way through. If you keep your Yorkie inside most of the time it is very important to his mental and physical health to get plenty of exercise.

Yorkies are very sociable and love being the center of attention. They enjoy an active family life; however, the Yorkshire Terrier is not a good choice for families with small children. The Yorkie is good natured and will endure poking and squeezing to the point where a small child can easily injure such a delicate dog.

Yorkies are small but can still develop big behavioral problems if not properly trained. Obedience classes are very important, in fact it could save your Yorkies life some day if he ever gets lose and runs towards traffic.

Yorkshire Terriers are a healthy breed and dont normally develop serious health conditions. They do show a tendency towards hernias, hypoglycemia, and dental problems.

Yorkies are small eaters so it wont be expensive to feed them. However, be careful not to spoil them with soft foods as Yorkies need dry food to keep their teeth healthy. You should also brush his teeth several times a week starting when he is a puppy so he gets used to it.

Most Yorkshire Terriers will require grooming at least three times a week to keep their lovely long hair from matting.

So if you are looking for a little dog with a lot of spunk, then look no further than a Yorkshire Terrier.

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