What We Need to Know About Feeding Dogs

The order Carnivora (carnivores) includes 7 families, one of which is the family Canidae (dogs). These are predominantly meat-eating animals, but all of them also use plant food to varying degrees.

The dog has a simple single-chambered stomach and a short intestinal tract, and ingested food stays in the stomach for varying lengths of time.

There are two main types of dog food: home-prepared and commercially produced.

By composition, foods are divided into complete, complementary and dietetic.

Dogs have extremely varied growth rates. Nutrition plays a key role in bone development and in maintaining the bones throughout life.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate supplements in your pet's diet support joint health.

Dogs are exceptional athletes and rely on their strong musculature.

65% of a dog's immune system is concentrated in the digestive tract.

Recent studies show that after the age of 3, almost 85% of dogs show dental and oral problems.