Tag: dog nutrition
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How Many Calories Should My Dog Get per Day?
Calorie intake defines how much energy a dog has available for movement, growth, and bodily maintenance. Matching calories to a dog’s life stage and activity helps support healthy weight and function. Why calories matter for dog health Clinicians commonly use a nine-point body condition score (BCS) to assess fat coverage and muscle mass in dogs,
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Grainless & Gluten-free Dog Food
In Dog CareGrainless and gluten-free dog foods remove or replace specific cereal ingredients from conventional kibble formulations while aiming to meet canine nutritional needs. Definitions: grainless vs gluten-free “Grainless” dog food refers to diets that omit cereal grains such as wheat, corn, and rice, while “gluten-free” indicates the removal of gluten-containing grains like wheat, barley, and rye.