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How to make your dog's diet more varied: 3 simple ways - without harming your pet's health
17.10.2024 07:26
Even the highest quality food can become boring if offered to a dog every day.
But our four-legged friends, just like us, would like their diet to be varied.
The methods described below will help you with this. The main thing is to remember that changes should be gradual and thoughtful.
Add wet food
If your pet eats dry food, add wet food to its diet. It is not only tasty, but also contains more moisture, which is especially important for dogs that do not like to drink water.
To switch your dog to mixed feeding, start by adding a small amount of wet food to dry food. Then gradually increase the proportion of wet food, monitoring the dog's reaction. You can use wet food as a separate feeding 1-2 times a week.
Let's have some healthy treats
The second method is to include healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits and lean meats in the main diet. These supplements not only add variety to the taste sensations, but also enrich the menu with additional vitamins and minerals.
Here are some examples of useful additives: pumpkin, rich in fiber and beta-carotene; carrots, containing vitamin A; seedless apples, which contain pectin and vitamins; boiled chicken breast, which is an additional source of protein.
Offer toys
The third method does not involve changing the diet, but makes the process of eating more fun for your pet.
There are various dog toys and puzzles that can help you with this, such as a treat ball that has holes through which food can spill out during play, or interactive bowls with mazes that slow down the eating process and stimulate mental activity.
