DO'S
Feed your dog the right diet. Dog food is made to contain all the nutrients a dog needs. Human food or other types of pet food do not contain all of these essential nutrients in the right amounts.
Read dog food labels carefully. This is where you can find out if the food is suited to your dog and the right amount to feed it.
Use the feeding guide. Remember that your dog is an individual and the guide is just an idea. So a lively, playful dog may need more food than an older pet that doesn’t do as much. If in doubt, ask your vet.
Make sure your dog always has plenty of fresh, clean water available. If you are feeding your dog dry food, make sure you give them extra water.
DON'TS
Feed a lot of treats because you’ll then need to give your dog less at mealtimes, which means they are missing out on essential daily nutrients that keep dogs healthy.
Don’t give human food snacks and treats to your dog. These are often too fattening for them and lead to them putting on weight.
Don’t give chocolate to dogs! It is toxic for them and can make them very ill. Only feed your dog ‘chocolate’ treats that have been specially formulated for dogs.
Don’t overfill your dog’s bowl if you think it looks like a small portion-follow the feeding guide. Dog food is nutritionally dense, so dogs don’t need very large portions.
DOGS MAKE THEM FEEL GOOD
Perhaps the most intuitive benefit of sharing your life and home with a canine friend is that dogs give you "feel-good vibes" almost instantly.
One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us. Through their delight in being with us, the reliable sunniness of their disposition, the joy they bring to playtime, and the curiosity with which they embrace each new experience, dogs can melt cynicism and sweeten the bitter heart.
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