What food can do for your dog

What should nutrition do for your dog?

Food is your dog's fuel; it should ensure that your dog has energy, is healthy and vital, has a good immune system and digestion is in order. These are the essential functions of food. In addition, food also affects the coat, skin, muscles, tissues and teeth.

What is the right food for your dog?

As with humans, tastes differ and no dog is the same. So how do you know which food is right for your dog? The first selection you make is based on your dog's breed, size and weight. Then you look more specifically at allergies, taste, attractiveness of the food, energy needs/exercise pattern, gut sensitivity, immune system strength, bones and muscles, coat, skin and organs.

The function of ingredients

Of course you are at Puro the right place for sound advice and help with your dog's food choice. What you can consider for yourself are the ingredients that are important for specific functions:

• Calories
  For energy and vitality. Calories are also needed for primary processes such as walking and breathing; extra energy is needed for play, lots of exercise and recovery.
• Fibres
  Good intestinal function and digestion. A healthy balance in the intestines prevents diarrhoea and increases your dog's resistance.
• Proteins
  To promote muscle building.
• Fatty acids
  Healthy skin and shiny coat.
• Minerals and amino acids
  Strong muscles and bones, proper functioning of organs. For a healthy skeleton, maintaining muscle mass and recovery.

Balanced nutrition

If your dog has symptoms or is nutrient deficient, these can be addressed through diet. Prevention is still better than cure, so always ensure a balanced diet.

There is no accounting for taste and our dogs have their own tastes too. This is why we offer both pressed kibble and crispy kibble for your four-legged friend.

Difference between pressed and crispy

Your dog determines... Pressed kibble a specific type of dry food and easily digestible. Dogs with sensitive stomachs will choose these kibble. The vegetable starches have already been made digestible before production. This means that during the production process, the nutrients (amino acids, fatty acids) are preserved much better. This results in compact chunks, which may be fed in smaller quantities. And this reduces the risk of stomach torsion, among other things.

Crunchy chunks are a common type of dry dog food, hard and crunchy. The airy texture makes you less likely to overfeed your dog. As oils and fats are added after production, for the more difficult eater, these kibbles will be more palatable. Because the crunchy kibbles require chewing, they help keep your dog's teeth cleaner.

Contact with Puro

For any question about dog food, be it complaints or basic nutrition, we are here for you. Our advice is free, but priceless for your dog. Check the FAQ or fill in the contact form In.