As a carnivore, dogs have a strong digestive function and are suitable for eating high-protein food. Vegetables can be used as their nutritional collocation, providing a variety of vitamins and cellulose. Vegetables suitable for raw food are carrots, cucumbers, broccoli and celery. These vegetables are not only rich in vitamins, but also helpful for digestion, moistening intestines and other functions.
However, it should be noted that spicy vegetables such as persimmon pepper, onion, green onion and garlic cannot be eaten raw, which may easily lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and even symptoms. In addition, underground stem vegetables such as lotus root and horseshoe are not suitable for raw food.
2. Precautions when eating raw food
First of all, we must ensure that raw vegetables are not polluted, especially wild vegetables from farmland or roadside, which may be contaminated by pesticides. Secondly, the cut vegetables should be washed and soaked for 5- 10 minutes to remove residual pesticides or soil mucus and ensure the dog's food hygiene. In addition, vegetables should be cut into small squares, and dogs have weak chewing function and are easy to digest and absorb.
3, the right amount of balance
Raw vegetables cannot be used as staple food, but only as supplementary food. The daily amount should not be too much, so as not to cause unbalanced nutrition of dogs. In addition, the amount of each meal should be appropriate. Dogs had better eat fresh vegetables and don't cook or process them before feeding.
Moreover, dogs should not only choose one or two dishes, but also try a variety of combinations to ensure a balanced intake of various nutrients. At the same time, you can also carry out the corresponding nutritional collocation according to the different ages and health conditions of dogs.
4. Precautions before raw food
If it is the first time for a dog to eat a certain vegetable, you can feed it several times before starting to eat a lot, and observe the dog's physical reaction. If you feel unwell, such as vomiting and diarrhea, you should stop eating this vegetable immediately and consult a veterinarian.
In addition, some dogs are naturally hungry for food, and eating a lot of certain vegetables will make them lose their appetite and their resistance will decrease. If these problems are found in dogs, appropriate training and conditioning can be taken to help them change their eating habits.