Dog food contains protein

Protein is composed of amino acids and is the basic building block of the body. Protein (such as chicken, beef, etc.) provides your dog with energy and forms its muscles, skin, coat, antibodies, enzymes, and blood clots.

Dog food contains fat

Fat is what keeps your dog active: It provides more than twice the energy of protein and carbohydrates. Fats and fatty acids are also sources of vitamins that are essential for the development of healthy skin and hair and a strong immune system. At the same time, fat can make food more delicious and easier to digest.

Dog food contains carbohydrates

Common carbohydrates include cereals, rice and pasta, which are excellent sources of calories. Fiber aids digestion.

Dog food contains minerals

Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus are essential for strong bones and tooth formation, cell and tissue growth, body fluid balance, and metabolism. Minerals require a high degree of balance. An excess of one mineral often leads to a deficiency of another mineral.

Dog food contains vitamins

Vitamins are needed in small amounts to maintain growth, maintain a healthy coat, and support the immune system. Too much of a certain type of vitamin can be harmful, but not enough of a certain type can be just as harmful. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) are stored in your dog's fatty tissue, while water-soluble vitamins (B-complexes and C) are excreted in the urine. Unlike humans, dogs don't need vitamin C.