Cabbage is rich in water and dietary fiber. Although excessive consumption of dietary fiber can cause diarrhea, moderate consumption is beneficial to the gastrointestinal conditioning of dogs. Observing the feeding process bit by bit and groping for the right amount of dogs will make eating easier.
2. Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is low in calories and dietary fiber. This is a mild vegetable for a dog's stomach. There are also many dogs that need to be cooked before feeding because Chinese cabbage is chewy. The more they chew, the better their mood and the weaker their chewing strength. If you have a little chewing power, you can cook it a little, keep the crispy taste and feed it to the dog.
lettuce
Crispy lettuce is the most suitable healthy snack. It can supplement water, vitamin K and folic acid. Different lettuce is also rich in beta carotene. Because the fiber content of food is relatively low, just eat one or two tablets.
potato
Potatoes are usually steamed for dogs. Although it does not contain vitamin C, it can be formed in dogs. Therefore, eating potatoes to supplement vitamin C is not very effective. It's good to fill your stomach with potatoes.
It can also be sliced and baked into potato chips for dogs to snack on. But be sure to pay attention to germination. Be sure to remove all the buds before feeding.
5. Cucumber
Cucumber is recognized by Guinness as the least nutritious vegetable. Because it contains almost only water, you don't have to worry about any nutrients, so you can safely give it to dogs. Chew, feel good, when chewing toys to play.
Although it also contains vitamin C, carotene and potassium, it is very rare, basically water. Because excessive water intake can cause diarrhea, you should also pay attention.
6. tomatoes
Although tomatoes are vegetables, they also have the taste of fruits, which is its characteristic. It is enough to make the dog feel sweet. Tomatoes contain a lot of lycopene, which has a strong antioxidant effect, and there is no harm in eating them. For dogs that drink less water, plenty of water is a good choice. Don't forget the little tomato.
carrot
Carrots are rich in beta carotene. Give the dog raw food, you can grind your teeth, or you can give it to him when it is cooked. Cutting carrots can also replace snacks. Especially puppies with tusks can dispel the uncomfortable feeling of their tusks.
8.radish
Radish has the function of regulating the stomach. In addition, the leaves of radish are also rich in nutrition, which must be given to dogs. The leaves of radish need to be cooked, and the roots can be eaten raw directly. And remember not to give it to him in front of the root. Because the front end (the pointed part) is almost always spicy. Dogs don't like spicy food very much. Give him more food near the leaves.
9.cauliflower
Broccoli is rich in beta carotene, folic acid, vitamin E and vitamin K, and needs to be cooked before eating. Because there is more fiber in food, just like we human babies eat tender parts, we also give them tender ones.
10. pumpkin
Pumpkins rich in beta carotene, vitamin E and vitamin K are soft and sweet, and dogs' tongues also like vegetables. It's okay to eat it raw, but it's easier to eat when cut into the right size and cooked. Foods rich in fiber may cause diarrhea, so don't overdo it.
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Vegetables rich in beta carotene and folic acid are indeed green nutrients. Insufficient nutrition can be supplemented in daily food. However, if excessive, it may cause diarrhea. Be sure to pay attention
In addition, if the dog likes to eat vegetables, you can cut the vegetables and mix them in the dog food first.
Nutritional components of dog food
1, carbohydrate
Carbohydrate is the main source of energy needed by pets. Pets need a lot of energy to ensure their physical survival, health, development, reproduction, heart beating, blood circulation, gastrointestinal peristalsis, muscle contraction and other activities, and 80% of these required energy is provided by carbohydrates. Carbohydrates include sugar and fiber.
The daily carbohydrate requirement of adult dogs is 10g per kg body weight, and that of puppies is about 15.8g per kg body weight.
2. protein
Protein is an important source of body tissues and somatic cells of pets, and protein has many functions such as conduction, transportation, support, protection and exercise. Protein also plays a catalytic and regulatory role in the life and physiological metabolism of pets, and plays a major role in maintaining life activities.
As carnivores, pet dogs have different digestion abilities for protein in different feed materials. The digestibility of viscera and fresh meat of most animals is 90-95%, while protein in plant feed such as soybean can only be digested 60-80%. If the dog food contains too much indigestible plant protein, it will cause abdominal pain and even diarrhea; Moreover, too much protein needs liver degradation and kidney excretion, which will increase the burden on the liver and kidney. The requirement of protein for adult dogs is 4-8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, and 9.6 grams for growing dogs.
3. Fat
Fat is an important part of pet's body tissue, which participates in almost all cell composition and repair. Pet's skin, bones, muscles, nerves, blood and internal organs all contain fat. The fat ratio of pet dogs is as high as 10 ~ 20% of their own weight;
Fat is the most important energy source. Insufficient fat will make the skin itchy, dandruff increase, rough and dry fur, ear infection, and make the domestic dog dull and neurotic; Moderate intake of fat can stimulate appetite, make food more in line with one's own taste, and promote the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. The digestibility of fat for pet dogs can almost reach 100%. The fat requirement of adult dogs is 1.2g per kg body weight per day, and that of growing dogs is 2.2g. ..
4. Minerals
Minerals are another indispensable nutrient for pet dogs, including elements needed by human body, such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium and iron. Minerals are important raw materials for the collective organization of pet dogs, which help to regulate the acid-base balance, muscle contraction and nerve reaction in the body.
The most common deficiency of pet dogs is calcium and phosphorus. Lack will lead to many bone diseases, such as rickets, rickets (puppies), osteoporosis (adult dogs), postpartum paralysis of bitches and so on. Unbalanced calcium-phosphorus ratio can also lead to leg diseases (leg lameness, etc. ).
Generally, there is a lack of sodium and chlorine in pet feed, so it is necessary to add a small amount of salt (electrolyte, potassium, sodium and chlorine trace elements) to dog food. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia; Zinc deficiency can make fur stunted and produce dermatitis; Manganese deficiency skeletal dysplasia, thick legs; Selenium deficiency myasthenia; Iodine deficiency will affect the synthesis of thyroxine.
5, vitamins
Vitamins are low-molecular-weight organic compounds, which are necessary for the metabolism of pets' physique and require little. Generally, it can't be synthesized in the body, mainly relying on the provision of pet food and dog food. Except for a few vitamins, most of them need to be added to dog food. They do not provide energy, nor are they structural components of the body, but they are absolutely indispensable in the diet. For example, long-term lack or lack of a certain vitamin will cause metabolic disorder and form a pathological state of vitamin deficiency.
Fat-soluble vitamins: vitamins A, D, E, K, B vitamins (B 1, B2, B6, B 12, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, folic acid, biotin, choline) and vitamin C.
Don't worry about excessive B vitamins (excessive B vitamins will be excreted). Because domestic dogs don't eat a lot of fruits, vegetables and grains like people, B vitamins are lacking for them.
Vitamin E plays an important role in nutrition and beauty. Because vitamins are easily destroyed by sunlight, heating and air humidity, vitamins should be added to dog food in an all-round way.
6. Water
Moisture: Water is an important condition for the survival of human beings and animals (including all living things). Water can transport all kinds of substances necessary for life and eliminate unnecessary metabolites in the body; Promote all chemical reactions in the body; Regulate body temperature by releasing a lot of heat through unconscious water evaporation and sweat secretion; Joint synovial fluid, mucus in respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract all have good lubricating effect, tears can prevent dry eyes, and saliva is beneficial to moistening throat and swallowing food.