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How much to feed a Great Pyrenees puppy?

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A Great Pyrenees puppy is now part of the family and his arrival is filled with happiness and love! But your first challenge is to determine how much to feed a Great Pyrenees puppy?

Do not forget to start, that to feed your Great Pyrenees puppy well is indeed to offer him all chances to grow and develop appropriately. With a premium diet he can develop a better muscular system and a very good bone structure. It’s also crucial if you want to prevent your puppy from developing weight problems and digestive issues.

In short, it is quite simply the most important part of owning a Great Pyrenees!

How to feed your Great Pyrenees puppy properly?

Usually, a puppy can entirely do without the mother’s milk at around the age of 2 months. So we’re going to assume that your puppy has reached that stage. Once your new friend walks in the house, you don’t have to change his diet right away.

How to feed your Great Pyrenees puppy

It is best to discuss it with the breeder so that you know how to proceed during the first couple of weeks. Also, if the breeder had your puppy on certain types of kibble and you would like to make a change, it is necessary to do it gradually. After a couple of weeks or more, you will be able to include the new food and mix it up with the existing one and change the proportion gradually over the following days.

How much to feed a Great Pyrenees puppy?

Frequency

You will need to feed your Great Pyrenees puppy several times during the day. We recommend three to four times a day for a puppy who is two to six months old, then two meals a day until he is 1 year old (and for some dogs we will keep going this way even in adulthood) in order to eliminate risks associated with stomach problems.

Portions

Regarding the portions, it is necessary to weigh them according to criteria such as lifestyle, age and physical condition. Sorry … there is no cookie cutter answer to the question.

Great Pyrenees' diet

Let me give you an example, I have an English Bulldog who is getting old and has become a couch potatoe. We give him Royal Canin’s Protein canned food (Potatoe and duck). We checked the portion recommended by Rotal Canin based on his weight and level of activity and religiously follow it. Our dog maintains his weight at 30 kg and that’s really ideal.

Watch your puppy’s growth and follow the recipe recommended by the food manufacturer. When your Great Pyrenees will reach approximatelly 90% of his adult weight, you should consider switching to an “adult” type diet.

Nutrition requirements

Regardless of your dog’s specific profile his diet must be balanced and include enough proteins, vitamins, minerals and nutrients to support his healthy development. Below are some of the specific nutrients a Great Pyrenees puppy needs:

  • Proteins are a key driver for the healthy growth of organs, tissues and muscles. They also help fight diseases. Choose high quality proteins that should make up well over 25% of the serving. A 100% meat-based diet therefore cannot be suitable, otherwise it could create health issues such as bone dysfunctions.
  • Carbohydrates also contribute well to the healthy growth of your puppy. They are particularly found in cereals.
  • Essential fatty acids (EFA) are known to highly important for the immune and nervous functions. Use EFAa as the primary source of energy for your dog, over and above anything else, including carbohydrates. In fact, EFAs will be easier to digest and they also contain vitamins.
  • Calcium is a must for the bones.

nutrients a Great Pyrenees puppy needs

How much to feed a Great Pyrenees puppy? Also depends on the type of food selected

In order to ensure your Great Pyrenees’ diet is appropriate, you must tackle a number of questions:

  • What’s the most suitable, healthy and balanced solution for your Great Pyrenees puppy?
  • What choice should you make amongst raw meat, leftover or homemade food, croquettes (industrial food), premium veterinary kibble or wet food?

Let’s compare the types of food and to determine what will be the best option for your Great Pyrenees puppy.

Raw meat and supplements

The concept of this diet is to offer your Great Pyrenees puppy a menu primarily comprised of raw meat along with rice and vegetables. It’s an adequate food plan for puppies only if it is well balanced and served in the right portions.

healthy growth of your puppy

Keep in mind that a dog is a carnivore with a natural inclination for meat. Your Great Pyrenees puppy needs to grow and gradually develop strong bones, solid ligaments and appropriate muscle mass.

A natural diet made of raw meat and veggies can meet that goal. Such a program usually requires a daily portion equivalent to 6%-8% of the dog’s weight spread over 3 or 4 meals, for the first 6 months of his life.

However, a raw meat diet does present bacteriological risks if the meat is not fresh. It’s best to serve slighly frozen, which will also have the advantage of preventing obstruction and suffocation. Also, it will help maintain the dog’s teeth in good condition.

nutritional needs of your Great Pyrenees puppy

This type of diet is sometimes difficult to balance based on the nutritional needs of your Great Pyrenees puppy. In practice, it’s is not easy to attain the right mix according to the age, level of activity and type of meat served. Also, you will have to supplement with nutrients that may be lacking this diet.

Homemade food

If you choose homemade food, there is a high risk that your Great Pyrenees puppy will quickly become overweight and develop health issues. In addition, the diet is varied of course, however, it will not be systematically balanced and therefore, will not be able to adapt to the particular needs of your Great Pyrenees puppy.

Preparing “homemade” meals with the right amount of protein, fatty acid, cereal, lipid, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins is quite challenging. Also, if you get your Great Pyrenees puppy used to eating only this type of foods it will be very difficult to switch to something else when he reaches adulthood.

You could consider an hybrid diet (homemade and industrial). This can be the ideal solution but will also be very complex to balance the portions.

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Kibble (“industrial” dry food)

This is the diet that a majority of Great Pyrenees puppy owners adopt for their puppy. But why is this type of food so popular? Is this undeniably the best food for a Great Pyrenees puppy?

Speed and simplicity

Because we don’t really have the time or the energy to prepare a daily menu composed of meats, cereals and vegetables, kibble is the easy solution.

Kibbles are appealing because you just have to measure the recommended portion, drop it into the bowl and the meal is already ready! It is the most simple and rapid option.

Guarantee of nutritional balance

Kibbles take away the guesswork out of calculating the appropriate nutritional dosage. They also guarantee good sanitary reliability (no source of bacteria).

Storage

The bags of kibble can be stored for several months when they are not open and thus allow to stock some quantity for a while without any issue.

Price

Finally, this is by far the most affordable solution.

Disadvantages of kibble

You don’t know how this food is made. Does it contain enough protein and nutrients? Does it provide for appropriate levels of carbohydrates and cereals? Finally, kibble is known to be quite salty which is obviously not good for the overall health condition of your dog.

How much to feed a Great Pyrenees puppy?: Premium veterinary food is our favourite!

This is what we prefer for our dogs, either dry (kibble) or wet (canned), as premium veterinary food is of much higher quality and there are different types available for specific conditions (high protein, hypo-allergenic, joint health, digestive health, etc..etc.). We prefer the canned food because it does not contain as much salt.

This type of food is more expensive but you pay for better quality which helps keep your dog healthy and energetic. You also prevent health issues and disorders which will keep the veterinary bills to a minimum. Therefore, in a way, it makes up for the higher cost of the food!

 

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Can dogs eat cheese sticks?

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Cheese is a food that in all its varieties always attracts the attention of dogs. But can dogs eat cheese sticks, curds or other similar dairy products? Is cheese a dangerous food for dogs?

In this article we will explain what to keep in mind when offering cheese to our dog. We will also talk about other dairy products because, in order to understand what happens to cheese, we have to manipulate terms like lactose, milk sugar and lactase, the enzyme that digests it, etc. Indeed, there are many dangers and risks in giving cheese or cheese rind to a dog.

Can dogs eat cheese sticks or other dairy products?

In reality, dogs do not need cheese or dairy products in their general diet and while they can provide some benefits, they also have several disadvantages.

is cheese a dangerous food for dogs

However, if you want to use cheese as a treat for your dog, it’s fine as long as it’s used with moderation and ALSO depending on the type of cheese you feed him.

Indeed, as dogs are omnivorous animals and these products may have nutritional qualities, except in cases of lactose intolerance (explained below), we can offer cheese as a reward. In other words, the dog’s diet cannot be based on dairy products, but these can be added as a supplement, in very small amounts, to a balanced diet. We insist, it’s appropriate only if the dog is not intolerant, which we will only discover by making our dog taste cheese.

risks of dairy products for dogs

To do this, we can start by giving him milk with a little or no lactose. Cow’s milk contains more lactose than dairy products like cheese or yogurt and other milks like goat’s milk. If we are talking about cheeses, in general, the most ripened formulas, precisely during the ripening process, will lose lactose, so they will be better digested by the dog, like those that contain lactic ferments. Another interesting fact is that dairy products that contain more fat, generally have less lactose.

Can you give goat cheese to a dog?

The amount of lactose contained in this type of cheese can be well tolerated. However, it is important to read the ingredients on the label and look for the simplest and most natural compositions, because if dairy solids are added, the lactose content also increases.

Can you give grated cheese to a dog?

Grated cheese is usually fatty, so the amount of lactose will be minimal. However, the amount of fat is so important that grated cheese is a dangerous food for your dog.

Can you give goat cheese to a dog

Can you give soft cheese like Laughing Cow to a dog?

Laughing Cow is a type of cheese that is acceptable due its low lactose content. When considering similar cream cheese types, it’s really important to verify the lactose content, which may vary considerably from one product to another.

Can you give cottage cheese or mozzarella to a dog?

There are several types, all with a fairly low percentage of lactose, so they can be a good choice for disguising the taste of drugs, for example.

Finally, we must keep in mind that the cheese will provide calories which should be taken into account in the daily diet of your dog. This explains experts classify cheese and dairy products in the category of dangerous food for dogs.

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Can dogs eat cheese sticks: risks of dairy products

Now that you know the basic reasons why it’s not recommended to give cheese to your dog, let’s walk you through the risks of dairy products in general. To explain in greater details whether dogs can eat chees or not, it is essential to know the importance of lactose and lactase.

Lactose is the sugar naturally present in the milk of mammals. It is part of its composition, that is, it has not been added artificially. The amount of lactose will depend on each animal, as it must adapt to its nutritional needs.

As mammals must biologically feed on this milk during the first stage of their life, they have an enzyme in their digestive tract, lactase, whose function is to break down lactose into simpler substances that the body can better absorb and benefit from, namely glucose and galactose. Once mammals grow up and no longer need milk, lactase production ceases.

 

Can dogs eat cheese sticks: lactose intolerance

The lactose problem therefore arises at the end of the weaning period. Although in species like humans it appears that part of the population has adapted and is able to digest lactose at adulthood, there is what is called lactose intolerance, which is quite common and important to distinguish from allergies to milk.

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In dogs, this lactase intolerance or deficiency can also be observed, which does not affect every animal in the same way. Intolerance makes lactose indigestible because the body is unable to absorb it. It will remain in the intestine, which produces an increase in intestinal motility, which leads to the onset of diarrhea in the dog.

Therefore, like humans, dogs can eat cheese depending on whether or not they are able to digest lactose. We may suspect an intolerance if, after giving milk or other dairy products, gastrointestinal discomfort occurs in our dog. Consequently, these dogs should not eat dairy products.

This intolerance is not always negative, because it allows the milk to be used as a natural laxative in case of constipation, following the recommendations of the veterinarian (in rare cases). This is because the lactose molecule attracts fluid in the intestine, which stimulates its mobility.

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The Best Food for a French Bulldog

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What is the best food for a French Bulldog? Where can you find it, and how does your current dog food match up?

The Best Food for a French Bulldog

Rather than ask yourself about any particular breed, what should the average dog eat? Just like humans all have the same basic nutritional requirements, so do dogs. Your French Bulldog is going to need the same basic nutrients as a Beagle or Great Dane (if perhaps less of them).

Dogs are scientifically classified as carnivores, looking from a taxonomy perspective. In reality, they might be closer to omnivores and can consume from both plant and animal sources.

That being said, today’s domestic dogs evolved from an animal that found most nutrition from animal sources.

  • So, this tells us right away the best food for a French Bulldog should consist primarily of animal meats. Fruits, vegetables and grains offer important nutrition but are secondary to animal sources.
  • There is not much of a difference in nutrient guidelines recommended for any specific dog breed.

diet for a healthy french bulldog

Size, Weight, Activity Level and Age

Now you’ll have to look at the number of calories you’re feeding your dog! All dog breeds will need the same basic types of nutrients, but the amount of those nutrients will depend on your dog’s lifestyle.

A healthy adult male French Bulldog will usually weigh between 20-28 lbs (9-12 kg), while a female will weigh 4 pounds less on average. Anything over 28 pounds is considered overweight and will disqualify a competing Frenchie, according to the American Kennel Club.

Energy Level

These certainly aren’t high energy dogs! In fact, the breed is considered low to moderate energy. This means your Frenchie probably won’t be burning tons of calories running all over the place.

Age

How old is your French Bulldog? As a dog ages, its metabolism will begin to slow down. He won’t be as active as a younger dog, which means he won’t be burning as many calories.best food for a french bulldog puppy

The same amount of calories he consumed as a younger dog could cause weight gain now. Excess weight could add pressure on any arthritic joints your dog might have, in addition to causing a host of other problems.

  • Ensure the dog food you provide has a label on the back of the packaging claiming they are formulated to meet nutritional standards established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

On Average, French Bulldogs will need about 25-30 calories per pound of body weight per day. 

  • 20 lb.French Bulldog: 560 Calories
  • 25 lb. French Bulldog: 700 Calories
  • 28 Lb. French Bulldog: 784 Calories

Remember, this will change slightly depending on your Frenchie’s activity level and age!

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What A Great Dog Food Should Look Like

Here we’ll list the top 15 ingredients in one of the absolute best-manufactured dog foods available on the market today. Ingredients are listed in order of amounts, so anything beyond these won’t make a significant percentage.

Top 15 Ingredients

Turkey, Chicken, Turkey Giblets (Liver, Heart, Gizzard), Quail, Whole Blue Whiting, Whole Mackerel, Chicken Liver, Eggs, Dehydrated Turkey, Dehydrated Chicken, Dehydrated Mackerel, Dehydrated Chicken Liver, Dehydrated Egg, Whole Red Lentils, Whole Pinto Beans, Whole Green Lentils

–Source: Orijen Small Breed

The top 3 Ingredients are Meat Sources

Many cheaper manufacturers will fill their foods with mainly plant products. Plants are cheaper to grow, despite animal sources being preferred. It’s also harder to find the correct essential amino acids in plants.

4 Sources of Fish

Fish sources are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids! Omega 3s offer several health benefits, such as supporting cognitive function in ageing dogs, treating canine arthritis, supporting skin & coat health, etc.

Eggs for Additional Protein

Not only are eggs protein-rich, but they are also packed with a wealth of vitamins and minerals! Many dog foods already contain eggs. You’ll find two separate sources above.

veggies in french bulldog's diet

Doesn’t Discount Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits, veggies and grains certainly aren’t the most important part of a dog’s diet, but they offer nutrients meat doesn’t. Even wild wolves will scavenge for plant sources occasionally. You should never stick with animal meat alone.

However, they are listed further down the ingredient tree. Vegetables need to be there because they are important, but not as important as the animal sources listed above them.

Though meat is very valuable as a source of nutrition for our dogs, vegetables, fruits and even grains offer valuable nutrients also. Great dog food should include all four!

How Often Should a French Bulldog Eat?

You shouldn’t be caring for a puppy younger than eight weeks (unless you are the breeder), so let’s start there. A young puppy should be fed three meals a day, according to your dog food nutritional labelling.

A healthy adult French Bulldog should ideally be fed smaller meals twice daily, again according to your dog food nutritional label.

  • 2-6 months old: 3 times daily
  • 6 months plus: 2 times daily

 

What Foods Aren’t Good for French Bulldogs?

Too many human foods, in general, aren’t good for any dog! They are often too high in carbohydrates and sodium. The foods listed below can be especially dangerous, and should absolutely never be fed to your dog.

  • Chocolate
  • Caffeine
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Alcohol (wine, beer, etc.)
  • Anything containing the artificial sweetener xylitol
  • Cooked bones (can splinter & cause choking hazards)

Dangers of Raw Meat

Raw diets have become a huge craze in recent years! The basic idea is that nutrients are lost during cooking. If raw meats are fine for wolves, why not dogs?

Our dogs aren’t wolves and didn’t inherit many of the bacterial resistances from their mothers that wild animals do. No dog is immune to intestinal parasites, and you would be risking exposure with raw meats.

The small amount of nutritional quality lost during the rendering process doesn’t warrant the risk you would be taking here! The best food for a French Bulldog, or any other breed, should be cooked.

Rendering: Cooking ingredients at high temperatures to separate moisture and fat.

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Best dog food for brain health

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As dog owners we would be so happy if our canine friends could grow old and stay smart, alert and playful until the very end of their life. Choosing the best dog food for brain health will contribute to meeting that goal.

As he grows older, many processes in your dog’s body start to slow down. These changes primarily affect his brain and nervous system, because these important organs are very sensitive to a decrease in the amount of nutrients and oxygen provided to the body. Therefore, your dog will need all the help he can get to maintain his brain functions in good condition, particularly when he reaches an older age, which in general is considered to at roughly 7-8 years olds. Of course, this can vary depending on the breed.

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Best dog food for brain health

Antioxidant complex

As part of his nutritious and healthy diet, your dog should be provided with an increased amount of omega-3 fatty acids which will improve the learning process in older dogs and accelerate brain activity, vitamins of group B and iron which will help maintain good memory, and in combination with L-tryptophan will also strengthen the nervous system and reduce the effect of stress on the body.

Natural antioxidants will increase the immunity of your dog, slow down the aging of all cells in the body, and also make sure that the dog always has a good mood and a positive attitude. Do not hesitate, such add-on to the diet will certainly make your four-legged old age happy, calm and alert!

Among other things, this diet perfectly takes care of the work of the body of an elderly dog, helping him to cope well with his daily activities and withstand punctual challenges. Thanks to an adapted protein content, dog food for brain health can supply the dog with sufficient energy and maintain muscle mass.

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Reduced fat content

A diet with reduced fat content is another key element that will prevent excess weight gain. In addition, L-carnitine promotes the breakdown of fats and converts them into vitality, which the dog desperately needs in old age. An increased amount of taurine will give the animal a hardy and strong heart, and food rich in beta-carotene, will guarantee excellent vision.

To help the digestive tract works well and toxins regularly removed from the intestines, food formulas should be supplemented with plant fiber.

We have discussed the benefits of Omega-3-6 fatty acids above. We should also point out that they will support supple skin and flawlessly beautiful, silky coat.

As you can see, dog food for brain health should really be complete and cater to all body functions. One additional word on that front is to note that a diet with reduced content of phosphorus and sodium will protect the pet’s kidneys from damage and prevent the accumulation of excess fluid in the dog’s body.

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Great taste!

Of course, any type of dog food for brain health should also taste great so that the most fastidious tailed gourmet cannot resist it! This will maintain the appetite of an aging dog and, as a result, improve the vitality of the whole body.

If choose a croquette or soft food formula with a well thought out structure, comfortable for biting, pleasant aroma and amazingly bright, rich meat taste, your dog will gladly gobble up the offered portion and immediately ask for more!

Summary of the key components of the best dog food for brain health

Vitamin E

  • With other antioxidants (including carotenoids and flavonoids)
  • Neutralizes free radicals.
  • Helps correct age-related changes in behavior

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L-carnitine

  • Increases the efficiency of energy production in mitochondria.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA)
  • Supports the vital functions of cell membranes

Sodium/Phosphorus/Protein

  • Reduced content to support heart and kidney function in older dogsCellulose

Fiber

  • Higher content to promote normal bowel function in older dogs

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Review of Hill’s B/D Specialty Diet to support brain health in dogs

I have an elderly dog which we all love and we hope to keep him healthy for many more years ahead so I tried to look for the appropriate food … so that it is not only nutritious, but also delicious, and most importantly useful for his aging body.

With age, the dog needs less food and it should be different from that of a youger dog.

We like the Hill’s food line and because my dog is sensitive to diet changes we don’t jump from one food type to another and have stuck with Hill’s.

In my opinion, Hill’s B/D dog food for brain health is not only nutritious, but also includes most of the above mentioned components.

elderly dog food

This food is very suitable for older dogs. In addition to maintaining brain activity, it supports the nervous system, heart, kidneys, and liver and helps fight the signs of aging in your dog.

If you transition your dog to a new diet, it should be done slowly, over 7-10 days. I speak from experience!

The food is suitable for a wide variety of breeds, the croquettes are small and relatively soft and can be broken even with your fingers.

We have been giving this food to our dog for the past 6 weeks and so far his digestion is stable and stools are normal. Our dog has never been active even in adulthood, but his level of energy is also stable and he sleeps a lot he always goes for a walk with pleasure. Also, his eyes and ears are clean and his hair is in good condition.

I think this dog food for brain health is intended to support our aging canine friends but miracles should not be expected. But still, at least old age for our dog can be enjoyable.

Best dog food for brain health – Can it help a dog’s memory?

The benefits of good dog nutrition is undeniable but we don’t know how extended they are. Can food designed to specifically promote brain health help functions such as memory?

With the best food for brain health do dogs recognize their parents or sibblings better after they have been separated? Do they remember people they have met a while back? The jury is out as science has not been able to answer these questions yet.

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Best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention

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The development of your dog’s immune system begins at conception. Her mother allows her to strengthen her defenses, first in her womb and then through her milk. With the best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention you can keep supporting its natural defenses.

Your dog’s immune system is important during the course of its entire life. No matter if your dog is young or old, immune defences will help him stay active and healthy and allow him to face life change and challenges, and protect him as he gets exposed to his changing environment. Therefore, strengthening your dog’s immune system is now a major component of any premium dog diet.

Immune Defenses in a Dog

In this article we will discuss the best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention, but first we need to understand the basics of a dog’s immune system.

What are Immune Defenses in a Dog?

Your dog’s immune defenses consist of a complex system, protecting it from foreign elements, such as bacteria and viruses. The development of its defenses occurs gradually in a dog’s growth period. Reinforcing this development from an early age is essential, since it can greatly influence his health for the rest of his life.

Best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention: Nutrients Are The Key!

High-end food helps build your dog’s immune system thanks to the nutrients it contains. These are substances that provide essential food sources for the body to grow and function properly. When it comes to nutrients that are beneficial for dogs, scientific studies have shown that food fortified with antioxidants can strengthen their immune defenses (National Research Council, 2006; Koelsch & Smith, 2001).

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Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals and micronutrients naturally found in various foods that help protect cells as well as prevent damage from free radicals. Those are produced during normal body function, but can also be decreased by external factors, such as pollution, tobacco or UV rays. When the amount of free radicals is too high, they can impact the DNA, lipids and proteins of cells.

Vitamin E, manganese, and zinc are examples of naturally occurring antioxidants that may be found in premium dog food. These antioxidants are especially helpful when your dog is young but they can also be important as your dog gets older, because their immune defenses tend to weaken and antioxidants will mitigate this downward curve. Antioxidants can also be beneficial if your dog is undergoing any form of change, or is recovering from a disease or condition.

Your Dog’s First Barrier of Defenses: Healthy Skin and Coat

While antioxidants are essential for your dog’s internal health, healthy skin and coat are major players in their external defense. This is its first barrier of defenses against the outside world.

Dog’s First Barrier of Defenses Healthy Skin and Coat

Your dog’s skin and coat are both constantly renewing themselves, and their regeneration takes full advantage of the nutrients in their diet. Making the right food choice for your dog is therefore of utmost importance. This will help keep his skin and coat healthy, as well as strengthen his first line of defense. This is especially important during the moulting season, if there is an immune deficiency or when it could be exposed to fleas or other parasites.

Studies have shown that the best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention should contain omega-6 fatty acids and zinc which support healthy skin and coat, so keep this in mind when choosing your food.

Some Factors To Take Into Account Other than Food

Your dog’s lifestyle can also have a significant impact on the strength of its immune system. Exercise has also been shown to have a very positive effect on the immune system. This could mean going for a short walk or playing with your dog. Physical exercise promotes blood circulation, which increases the rate of oxygen sent to cells, thereby participating in the body’s natural repair and regeneration process. It also encourages good periods of rest as well as deeper sleep, further contributing to the repair of the body and the development of its defenses.

Spending time and energy with your dog is also good for you! Not only do you benefit from physical activity, it also strengthens your bond, so go for it!

Best dog food for autoimmune disease prevention: Don’t forget the benefits of water!

By providing your dog with constant access to fresh, clean water, you will also go a long way in strengthening his immune system. Indeed, its cells are made up of more than 70% water and keeping your dog hydrated allows its entire body to function properly. In addition to promoting cell growth and repair, water helps regulate body temperature. It helps distribute oxygen throughout the body, through the blood system, and helps the brain to function properly.

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Wet food is also a good way to help your dog stay hydrated and keep his whole body healthy.

Healthy Dogs Are Happy Dogs

Thanks to healthy immune defenses, your dog will stay healthy, vibrant and energetic. They accompany him throughout his life and help him transition to new environments or new stages in his life, with strength and ease.

A high-end, complete, balanced diet adapted to your dog’s age, meeting all of his nutritional needs, while helping to strengthen his immune system is essential!