Dog food ingredients—water

The body water content of adult dogs is 6O%, and the water content of puppies is even higher. Therefore, water is the basis of dog life. The water in the cells and cell walls of the dog's body regulates osmotic pressure and surface tension to maintain the normal shape of the dog's body. The absorption, transportation, and metabolism of nutrients all require water, and the regulation of dog body temperature also depends on water.

If the water content in a dog's body is reduced by 5% to 8%, it will show thirst, irritability, reduced appetite, slow digestion, and is susceptible to infectious diseases. When the water shortage reaches 20%, it may lead to death.

Dog food ingredients—protein

Protein is the basis for dogs’ life activities. It constitutes various tissues and organs of dogs and constitutes various enzymes for substance metabolism. Antibodies, which immunize the body, are also made of proteins.

Protein is composed of amino acids, which are divided into essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. To evaluate feed protein, we must not only look at its quantity, but also its composition.

Dog food ingredients—fat

Fat is an important component required by the body, with a content of 10% to 20% of the body weight. It plays an important role in the growth and development of dogs.

Fat is involved in cell formation and repair; fat is also a solvent for fat-soluble vitamins, which can promote the absorption of vitamins A, D, K, etc.; fat is also an important source and storage method of energy for dogs.

Dog food ingredients—carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are used in dogs to provide energy and help oxidize fat. Therefore, in the absence of ejaculation, the dog experiences weight loss, weight loss, and growth and development is seriously hindered; but too much can lead to a large amount of accumulation and conversion into fat, making the dog obese.

Generally, adult dogs require 75% of their daily carbohydrate intake, and puppies require 17.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.