food
Just like us, dogs need to eat everyday. When buying food for your dog, you should look for certain things on the bag that say "complete" or "balanced" in order for your dog to be healthy. You should also read the ingredients because some things in the food could not be good for your dog. Nuts, grapes, and candy are a few foods that are toxic to dogs. There are certain foods that you can give to your dog, but before you give table food to your dog, you should ask a veterinarian. Cooked lean meats and vegetables can be healthy for your dog.
A way to know if your dog is unhealthy is by its fur coat. Many dogs can have food allergies and to know if a dog has food allergies, you have to look for certain symptoms. Symptoms of food allergies could be skin reactions, vomiting, and swelling of the tongue. Dogs should not be over or under weight. Its important to feed your dog at certain times a day so your dog doesn't get over weight.
Many people think that giving dog bones to their dog is natural, but dog bones can be dangerous to dogs. If a dog inhales a piece of bone, your dog could have trouble brerathing and you would have to rush to the veterinarian. A dog might swollow a large piece of bone and the bone could get stuck in its stomach because the bone would be too big to pass through the intestines. At dog stores, there are some bones that are made with safe materials. Before you buy a bone for your dog you should ask your veterinarian.
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http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm208365.htm
A way to know if your dog is unhealthy is by its fur coat. Many dogs can have food allergies and to know if a dog has food allergies, you have to look for certain symptoms. Symptoms of food allergies could be skin reactions, vomiting, and swelling of the tongue. Dogs should not be over or under weight. Its important to feed your dog at certain times a day so your dog doesn't get over weight.
Many people think that giving dog bones to their dog is natural, but dog bones can be dangerous to dogs. If a dog inhales a piece of bone, your dog could have trouble brerathing and you would have to rush to the veterinarian. A dog might swollow a large piece of bone and the bone could get stuck in its stomach because the bone would be too big to pass through the intestines. At dog stores, there are some bones that are made with safe materials. Before you buy a bone for your dog you should ask your veterinarian.
www.dogbreedinfo.com
http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm208365.htm