Although dogs are omnivores, capable of digesting and metabolising nutrients from both animal and non-animal sources, there is no recognition of a requirement of animal-derived nutrients in a dog’s diet. Provided the diet meets all of their essential nutrient requirements, it is considered as “complete and balanced” as any other diet that does so.
Poop eating is scientifically referred to as coprophagia, and it is not rare among dogs. It is a condition caused by both behavioral and physiological reasons; some are normal while some are not. Here's a list of possible reasons why your dog eats poop and vet's suggestions on how to stop this behavior.
There are many reasons more and more pet parents are turning to plant-based diets to provide complete and balanced nutrition for their dog. Currently, somewhere around 10% of dogs worldwide are offered plant-based food at least as a component of their daily diet, and this number is growing daily.
Feeding your pups fresh veggies and fruits can provide them with an added boost of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but be careful with what you share as not all of them are safe for canine consumption.
Although sports and work can be very valuable for both dog and dog parent, they can also pose some added stress and strain above and beyond what a typical companion dog experiences. For these dogs, there are some additional nutritional considerations that may benefit from targeted supplementation.
Keeping dogs at a healthy weight improves their quality of life and longevity. They get to live longer, better lives than their overweight or obese counterparts.
Oral hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for humans. Safeguarding our canine companions’ health and wellbeing includes proactive dental care. Brushing teeth and offering dental supplements regularly are a safe and natural way to maintain oral health in dogs.
Nutritionally replete ‘complete and balanced’ diets contain all the nutrients known to be essential to dogs. However. there are plenty of nutrients and other food-derived compounds that can provide additional benefits to dog health over and above meeting their nutritional needs.
A dietary supplements can also help to maintain joint health for longer, as well as reducing pain and improving joint function in the arthritic joint. They are indicated for dogs not only experiencing, but also at risk of joint pain. This includes dogs with arthritis, seniors, large breed dogs, puppies, and overweight individuals.
