Pangu Shepherd Dog
Water, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, fiber, protein and vitamins It is necessary to protect the daily life and activities of dogs.
1. Water
In the dog body, the water content in blood accounts for more than 80%; the water content in muscles accounts for about 72-78%; the water content in bones accounts for about 45% %. Dogs' need for water far outweighs their need for food. There is no special water storage organ in the dog's body. The source of water in the dog's body is mainly obtained from the water in the feed and direct drinking water, so as to achieve the balance of water required in the body. The daily water requirement for adult dogs is 100 ml of water per kilogram of body weight; for puppies, it is 150 ml of water per kilogram of body weight.
2. Fat
Fat is an important part of the living body, and its main function is to store energy. Each gram of fat can produce 9.4 kilocalories after digestion, which is higher than the energy of sugar and protein. The energy in fat cannot be directly absorbed by dogs, it must be transferred into fatty acids before it can be absorbed. Fatty acids are key elements in dog body cell membranes, reproductive organs and hormones. However, linoleic acid and arachidic acid cannot be synthesized in the dog's body, but must be obtained from the feed. Dogs can easily absorb the calcium and fatty acids in animal feed, but it is more difficult for dogs to absorb the calcium and fatty acids in plant feed. Therefore, if you feed animal feed for a long time, it will lead to malnutrition in dogs.
3. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, commonly known as sugar. In the dog's body, the main source of energy for life activities is glucose, which can be quickly absorbed by the dog's body. Glucose is maintained in the dog's blood to a certain extent to maintain the energy needed by the organs in the dog's body.
4. Minerals
Minerals refer to other metal elements except carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in dogs. Minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, etc. are important factors required for dog body nutrition. Minerals such as iron, zinc, iodine, manganese, selenium, etc. are found in small amounts in dogs. Although the content of minerals in dogs is small, they will play a key role in the level of hormones in the body, soft tissues, blood, body fluids, cells, etc. And it directly affects the transmission function of the nervous system.
5. Cellulose
Excessive cellulose can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and is good for digestion. Cellulose is mostly found in plant-based feeds.
6. Protein
Protein is an important active substance for life activities and an important nutrient for organisms to protect their own life activities. In a dog's life, youth is the most critical stage of development, with the largest protein requirements; in adulthood, protein requirements gradually stabilize. Therefore, in dog food, animal feed should be no less than 30%. For some precious dog breeds (such as police dogs, drug detection dogs, explosive detection dogs, etc.), the proportion of animal feed should be increased. Adult dogs need to provide four grams of digestible protein per kilogram per day.
7. Vitamins
Vitamins are highly biologically active organic compounds that cannot be synthesized or are rarely synthesized in the body. If there is a lack of certain vitamins, the synthesis process of organic matter in the dog's body will be interrupted, which will cause the dog to develop some pathology. The various vitamins contained in canine feed are generally sufficient for the needs of the dog's body.
Stable nutrition is one of the prerequisites for the healthy growth of dogs.
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