Dog food manufacturers often include beneficial additives in their products, while owners whose animals eat natural food need to additionally enrich the food.
Beneficial supplements such as probiotics, antioxidants, calcium and multivitamins will provide your dog with the nutrients he needs.
Before we get into listing the beneficial additives for dog food, we would like to remind you that the use of food additives must be approved by a veterinarian.
Seaweed
Seaweed, also known as kelp, is an excellent source of iodine for dogs. It is essential during growth and is also needed for the activity of animals.
Fish oil
Fish oil contains vitamin A, which is important for the proper metabolism of the puppy during its growth. It also contains vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which can only be obtained from sea fish in a natural diet.
Bran-fiber
Bran is a source of fiber, which helps digest proteins and removes harmful substances from the dog's body. They also help prevent constipation, so vegetables and bran should be present in the dog's diet, albeit in small quantities.
Chondroitin and glucosamine
Chondroitin is a substance that is part of cartilage tissue, and glucosamine is its component. Supplements with these substances help dogs cope with arthritis, restore worn ligaments and joints. They are useful for older dogs and pets that are actively involved in sports.
Previously, we wrote about how to prepare your dog for a visit to the vet .
