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Cara Menilai Makanan Mana yang Terbaik untuk Anjing Anda
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Nutrisi yang baik sama pentingnya dengan kesehatan anjing Anda seperti kesehatan Anda sendiri. Tetapi dengan ribuan makanan hewan peliharaan yang tersedia, bagaimana Anda memilih yang tepat untuk anjing Anda?
Pelajari cara memilih makanan anjing yang memberikan nutrisi seimbang dan tepat yang dibutuhkan anjing Anda untuk berkembang, dengan enam tips ini.
1. Ketahui Kebutuhan Nutrisi Dasar Anjing Anda
Secara umum, makanan manusia harus tinggi serat dan rendah lemak, sedangkan anjing membutuhkan lebih banyak lemak untuk energi, kulit dan bulu yang sehat, dan sedikit serat untuk kesehatan usus yang baik.
Sebaiknya, makanan anjing juga harus mengandung daging. Bahkan jika Anda lebih suka makanan vegetarian,namun merancang makanan anjing berkualitas tinggi tanpa protein hewani itu sulit. Penelitian Perusahaan IAMS™ mendukung bahwa makanan tanpa daging mungkin tidak memberikan nutrisi yang optimal untuk anjing. Anjing paling baik diberi makan sebagai karnivora karena mereka memiliki lambung sederhana dan usus pendek yang ideal untuk mencerna protein hewani dan lemak hewani. Anjing juga membutuhkan karbohidrat untuk energi.
2. Pertimbangkan Tahap Kehidupan dan Gaya Hidup Anjing Anda
Mulailah dengan mempelajari tahap kehidupan dan gaya hidup anjing Anda. Anak anjing, ibu anjing menyusui, dan hewan peliharaan dewasa masing-masing memiliki tahap kehidupan yang berbeda, dan masing-masing memiliki kebutuhan nutrisi yang berbeda. Secara hukum, semua makanan anjing harus mencantumkan tahap kehidupan yang direkomendasikan.
Kebutuhan nutrisi juga bervariasi tergantung gaya hidup. Seekor anjing yang aktivitas utamanya berbaring tidak membutuhkan energi sebanyak anjing yang menjaga sekawanan domba. Faktor lain yang perlu dipertimbangkan adalah ukuran anjing: kecil, sedang atau besar.
Terakhir, pertimbangkan kondisi medis yang dimiliki anjing Anda, seperti alergi makanan dan Dokter Hewan Anda harus merekomendasikan makanan khusus.
3. Memilih Makanan Anjing Kering atau Basah
Setelah Anda menentukan tahap kehidupan dan kebutuhan gaya hidup anjing Anda, putuskan apakah akan memberinya makanan kering atau kalengan. Kebanyakan anjing makan hanya makan makanan kering dengan baik. Makanan kering meningkatkan kebersihan mulut untuk kesehatan gigi dan gusi melalui tindakan mengunyah yang abrasif. Beberapa anjing, terutama pemakan yang rewel, menyukai makanan basah karena teksturnya yang lembut dan basah.
Ingatlah meskipun makanan kering dapat dibiarkan dalam mangkuk sepanjang hari, namun makanan basah harus dibuang setelah 30 menit jika tidak dimakan. Makanan kering adalah pilihan terbaik untuk orang sibuk yang biasanya tidak berada di rumah pada siang hari.
Setelah Anda menentukan kebutuhan dan preferensi nutrisi hewan peliharaan Anda, Anda siap untuk berbelanja.
4. Bandingkan Label Makanan Anjing
Pada label makanan anjing bahan-bahan dicantumkan dalam urutan menurun berdasarkan beratnya. Karena anjing tumbuh cepat dengan pola makan hewani, maka pilihan terbaik adalah makanan yang mengandung sumber protein hewani, seperti ayam, domba, ikan atau telur, sebagai bahan utama. Tidak seperti sumber protein nabati tunggal, kacang kedelai atau tepung jagung, sumber protein hewani mengandung asam amino esensial dalam jumlah yang cukup.
Studi ilmiah menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi karbohidrat dalam makanan, seperti tepung jagung atau gandum dan cereal gandum, mengandung karbohidrat yang mudah di cerna secara optimal dan membantu mempertahankan tingkat energi. Selain itu, studi ilmiah menunjukkan bahwa bubur bit — sisa bahan setelah ekstrasi gula dari bit — merupakan sumber serat yang sangat baik dan meningkatkan saluran pencernaan yang sehat. Pada akhirnya, untuk bulu yang mengkilap dan kulit yang sehat, hewan peliharaan Anda membutuhkan lemak dalam makanannya. Sumber lemak yang baik termasuk lemak ayam dan minyak ikan.
5. Pelajari Cara Mengenal Kualitas Makanan Anjing
Label makanan anjing memberikan informasi terbatas mengenai nilai gizi makanan karena peraturan perlabelan tidak memungkinkan produsen untuk menggambarkan kualitas bahan pada kemasan.
Produsen makanan hewan yang memiliki reputasi baik dapat menjelaskan metode khusus mereka untuk menilai dan memastikan kualitas bahan yang digunakan dalam produknya.
6. Bandingkan Harga Makanan Anjing
Saat memilih makanan, harga di bungkus produk, walaupun penting, biasanya bukanlah pertimbangan terbaik. Harga rendah mungkin menunjukkan bahan-bahan murah, atau bahan-bahan yang berubah mengikuti harga pasar berfluktuasi.
Banyak juga produk dengan harga lebih rendah memiliki porsi harian yang lebih banyak untuk memberi jumlah nutrisi yang sama pada makanan berkualitas tinggi. Untuk mendapatkan representasi harga yang lebih baik, yang diperhitungkan adalah biaya per pemberian makan, bukan total biaya.
Untuk menghitung biaya per pemberian makan, bagi total biaya dengan jumlah hari produk bertahan. Misalnya, sebungkus makanan seberat 9 kg berharga $18,99 dan bertahan selama 30 hari. Biaya untuk memberi makan adalah $0,63 per hari. Bungkusan makanan seberat 9 kg seharga $15,99 dan bertahan selama 20 hari maka biaya $0,80 per hari. Jadi jika biaya dianalisa dengan benar, makanan hewan peliharaan berkualitas tinggi cukup baik bila dibandingkan dengan merek lain dan juga memberikan nutrisi yang luar biasa.
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Feeding your dog the right nutrients and a complete, balanced diet doesn’t have to be a head-scratcher. Find out what can a dog eat, how much food to feed your dog, how many times to feed a dog, how to handle treats and supplements, and much more.
- How Do I Decide What To Feed My Dog?
When deciding which dog food is right for your pet, consider these three factors:
- Your dog’s life stage (Whether your dog is a puppy, an adult, or a senior)
- Lifestyle (How active your dog is)
- Condition (Overall health and bodyweight of your dog)
- How Many Times Should I Feed My Dog?
Puppies should be fed three times a day from weaning (3 to 6 weeks) to 4 months of age. After 4 months, they should be fed twice a day. Most dogs should continue to be fed twice a day throughout their life, although some pets do well with one feeding.
- How Much Food Should I Feed My Dog?
The amount to feed your dog depends on its age, size, and activity level. Feeding guidelines, which list the daily-recommended portion, are included on all IAMS™ packages. Start feeding your dog with this amount and adjust according to its needs. Remember to divide the portion accordingly if you feed more than once a day.
- How Much Should I Feed My Puppy?
The amount you need to feed your puppy depends on 3 main factors — breed, weight, and age. However, you can look at this general guideline that we recommend for puppies:
Puppy
Adult Target Weight (KG)
Recommended Daily Feeding (g/day)
<3 months 3-6 months 6-9 months 9-12 months 12-18 months
Toy breed
1-3
15-72
32-83
37-83
3-5
33-106
72-121
83-121
Small breed (25-50)
5-8
48-151
106-172
111-172
111-170
Transition to IAMSTM PROACTIVE HEALTHTM ADULT DOG
8-10
69-178
151-204
170-204
170-201
Medium breed
10-20
82-299
178-343
201-343
201-339
20-25
137-346
339-404
339-404
339-404
Large breed
25-40
136-492
346-575
404-575
396-575
396-563
40-50
191-509
493-675
575-681
563-681
553-676
This diet contains 390 kilocalories of metabolizable energy (ME) per 100 gms. Remember to have clean, fresh water available for your dog always.
- When Should I Switch My Puppy To An Adult Dog Food Diet?
You should not change your puppy’s food to adult abruptly. Giving your pet time to acclimatize to the new taste of adult food is very important. Also, if you suddenly switch your pup’s food, it can cause digestive problems. Go through this schedule that will help you understand how much to feed your dog and transition your dog’s diet from puppy food to adult food:
- Day 1 – Add 75% puppy food and mix 25% adult food on your dog’s plate.
- Day 2 – Add both foods in equal quantities i.e. 50% puppy food and 50% adult food.
- Day 3 – Increase the quantity of adult food to 75% and bring down the quantity of puppy food to 25%.
- Day 4 – Fully transition to adult dog food.
Here is the weight and age-wise breakdown on when to transition your puppy’s diet to adult food
Weight Range
Age to Begin Transition
Small breeds that weigh < 20 lbs
9 and 12 months of age
Medium breeds that weigh between 20 and 50 lbs
12 to 14months of age
Large breeds that weigh more than 50 lbs
12 to 24 months of age
- When Should I Switch My Dog To Senior Food?
While transitioning from adult dog food to senior dog food, it is important to factor in your dog’s weight. Take a look at this weight table to know when to transition your dog’s food from adult to senior –
Weight Range
Age to Begin Transition
More than 90 lbs
5 years
51 to 90 lbs
6 years
21 to 50 lbs
7 years
Up to 20 lbs
7 years
- What Is The Best Way To Introduce A New Diet To My Dog?
When changing your dog’s food diet, it’s important to slowly introduce new food. Start by offering your dog’s daily portion in a ratio of 25% new food to 75% current food. During the next three days, gradually increase the amount of new food and decrease the amount of the old food.
- What Food Can A Dog Eat If It Is Overweight?
If your dog has gained unhealthy weight, make sure to cut down on fats along with increasing regular exercise. We recommend IAMS Adult Healthy Weight Dry Dog Food, which is low on fats and offers a nutritious blend of fibers and natural prebiotics that support healthy digestion and L-carnitine for a healthy metabolism. How much food to feed your dog if they’re overweight is another major concern. You need to make sure you do not decrease the quantity of the food your dog eats as it will prove detrimental to its health — your dog needs its daily intake of proteins and required fatty acids.
- What Should I Feed My Pregnant Or Nursing Dog?
It’s important to understand that your dog’s nutritional needs change during pregnancy and ensure you feed her nutrition-rich food. For pregnant dogs, we recommend IAMS™ Puppy food as it’s full of proteins that can help your pregnant dog during the gestation period and also improve the quality of milk to nourish her puppies post-delivery.
- Is It Necessary To Feed Both Wet And Dry Food?
Wet food is an excellent treat that can be fed alone or mixed with dry food. Although IAMS wet dog foods are nutritionally complete and balanced, it is not necessary to offer wet food at every feeding. Our dry foods are formulated with high-quality protein sources such as chicken, lamb, or fish, and contain all the essential nutrients pets need. The crunchy texture of dry food also promotes healthy teeth and gums and aids in overall good oral hygiene. In addition, some of our dry dog foods contain a dental enhancement to help block tartar buildup on teeth during and after meals.
- Will My Dog Be Bored Eating The Same Food All The Time?
No. Boredom with food is a human trait. Dogs are creatures of habit and usually are happy with just one food. Dogs generally eat to meet their energy or nutritional needs. They have very short digestive systems, and if their diet is abruptly or constantly changed, digestive disturbances can occur. Also, constant changes can make a pet a finicky eater.
- Is It All Right To Moisten Dry Food?
Adding water will not change the nutritional value of dry pet food. However, once moisture is added, the food should be eaten relatively soon — and any uneaten portion should be discarded to avoid spoilage. We recommend feeding your dog dry food from IAMS because it is beneficial to your dog’s dental health.
- Will It Hurt My Dog If They Eat My Cat’s Food?
Cats and dogs have different nutritional requirements and should not eat each other’s food. For example, cats require a much higher level of taurine in their diet. An occasional venture into each other’s bowls will not be harmful, but it is not recommended to feed your dog cat food regularly.
- How Many Biscuits Can I Feed My Dog Each Day?
We recommend feeding your dog approximately two to four small biscuits per cup of food. Keep in mind that when you add biscuits to your dog’s daily diet, this increases its daily calorie intake, so you should reduce the amount of food you feed. Check the calorie content of the biscuit since biscuits vary in size and formulation.
- Can I Supplement Your Dog Foods With Vitamins, Minerals, Oils, Etc.?
Our foods are nutritionally complete and balanced. Adding vitamins, minerals or oils can offset the balance the food provides. One of the benefits of feeding your dog a high-quality product is that it has been carefully balanced in proper ratios to provide optimal nutrition — nothing needs to be added.
- Why Does My Dog Need To Eat Protein?
Protein is one of the essential elements that should be a part of your dog’s diet. Including protein in your dog’s diet will strengthen its muscles, ligaments, and cartilages. A protein-rich food also brings about a healthy shine to your dog’s coat!
- Why Should One Maintain A Feeding Schedule For Dogs?
It is important to maintain a feeding schedule for dogs so that they are conditioned to expect food at that time and also avoid irregular snacking in between.
- What Are Things Not To Feed A Dog?
You should never feed your dog home-baked goods, candy, gum, chocolate, limes, onion, and grapes. They can harm your dog’s digestive tract and cause infections as well.
- Why Should You Feed Iams Dog Food Over Homecooked Food?
IAMS dog food is full of key nutrients that your dog needs for its healthy growth. The basic ingredients in our food include chicken, fish oil, beet pulp, wholesome grains, and natural prebiotics.
- How Can I Learn More About Pet Nutrition?
To learn more about pet nutrition and dog food diet, feel free to contact us here.
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