A dog that’s being fed correctly is lively and full of energy. Don’t overfeed your dog. If your dog is lethargic and not interested in running during walks but isn’t showing any signs of illness it may be the result of overfeeding. If your dog’s skin is dry and flaky you need to add fish oil to their food.
Meat products are the most nutritious food ingredient for dogs, as they are easily digestible. However, feeding meat exclusively can kill a dog. Only fresh meat products may be fed raw. About 60% of B vitamins, chlorides and phosphates are lost during meat processing. Feeding very fatty meats, especially pork, is not recommended, as they may contain trichinas and tapeworms more often than other types of meat. Feeding raw saltwater fish once a week is beneficial for your dog, as it contains highly digestible proteins, phosphorus, vitamin A, iodine and bone matter. Do not feed your dog raw freshwater fish, as it has a high incidence of ascarids or whipworm infestation. Some raw bones (excluding tubular), scalded with boiling water, are good for your dog. They should be included in your dog’s diet in moderation. When fed in large quantities, they may cause indigestion or even obstruction, as well as early loss of teeth. Cooked bones may cause constipation.