6 essential elements necessary for your dog

Feeding your dog the wrong diet will affect their health and behavior, and may make them more susceptible to diseases or infection.
All dog foods have certain things in common and they require the following elements:
1. Protein
Excess protein is not better. High protein diets are used for show or working dogs and a normal dog could become hyper on this diet.
Price is not any criteria about protein content, you must read the label. Many dog foods use vegetable proteins which are harder to digest than animal proteins. Find a dog food that uses more animal protein and requires smaller portions to meet the minimum daily requirements.
Many dogs are allergic to grains like corn, wheat and soy. If your dog refuses to eat their food or their digestion seems abnormal, consult your vet to identify the problem.
2. Carbohydrate
Vegetable sources of protein also contain high levels of carbohydrates which can be a problem for your dog to digest. This causes digestive problems such as bloating, upset stomach, constipation, and too much stool. You can select a food that has two or more animal sources of protein listed in the first five ingredients to overcome this problem.
3. Fats
Dogs need fat to keep their skin and coat healthy and it gives your dog energy and keeps him cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool. If you feed your dog a natural diet, make sure to watch the expiration date.
4. Vitamins
There are two types of vitamins, fat soluble (Vitamins A, D, E and K) and water soluble (Vitamins B and C). The need for vitamins depends on your dog and his lifestyle.
The minimum daily requirements for vitamins is averaged for all dogs, because vitamin deficiencies can lead to poor growth, digestive disorders, weak immune system, thyroid malfunction.
5. Minerals
Minerals help the body in its normal daily activities like circulation and energy production. Though mineral deficiencies are more common than vitamin deficiencies, do not supplement your dogs diet unless directed by your vet as adding minerals to your dog’s diet can cause an imbalance that can harmful to his health.
6. Water
Water requirement of your dog needs depends on the level of physical activity and type of food he eats. Dry food encourages thirst because it only contains 10 percent moisture. Canned dog foods or home-cooked diets will require less rinse to wash down.