Feeding The Dog

We all want to make our dogs happy, but making your dog's day by overfeeding him can lead to health problems in the long run. Here are a few things to keep in mind when dinner rolls around.

If your dog loves to eat, rather than giving her large food portions once or twice a day, try breaking it up into more frequent smaller portions. Smaller meals are easier to digest and will keep your dog energized.

When purchasing pet food, check the labels to make certain they are not expired. Also review the contents. For good general health, dogs need certain ingredients such as fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamin E and beta carotene.

Empty and wash your dog's food dish after each meal. Cleaning the bowl helps deter bacteria such as E coli from growing in your dog's dish. For a thorough cleaning, put your dog's dish in the dishwasher.

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