Proteins

These are the basic building blocks for organs, cells, tissues, hormones, antibodies and enzymes and are crucial for your dog's growth, reproduction and immune system efficiency.

Proteins can be found in a number of foods. For meat and other animal-based sources, look to foods such as fish, chicken, turkey, lamb, feef and eggs.

Foods that have over fifty percent of protein are great for adding to a well balanced, healthy diet for your dog.

Dogs need energy and much of this is gained from fats which can provide more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates.

Fats are needed for the building of cells. They give the body insulation and helps protect internal organs.

The animal based foods mentioned above, already contain fats which your dog needs, however there is also another type of nutrient called fatty acids.

Some fatty acids are very essential and need to be included in a dog's diet. An insufficient supply of fatty acids can lead to increased skin problems.

Vitamins 

The inclusion of vitamins in your dog's diet is crucial because the body cannot synthesize most of them.

And of course don’t forget to make sure there is always a large bowl of water readily accessible to your dog at all times. 

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