Substances contained in dog food
1. Protein:
- Source: dehydrated poultry meat, poultry protein, egg powder, etc.
- Function: Protein is an important source of the body tissue and somatic cell composition of pet dogs, and plays a variety of functions such as conduction, transportation, support, protection, and movement. It also plays the role of catalysis, regulation and maintenance of life activities in pet life and physiological metabolism.
- Requirement: The average protein requirement for adult dogs is 4-8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, and 9.6 grams for growing and developing dogs.
2. Fat:
- Source: animal fat, soybean oil, fish oil, etc.
- Function: Fat is an important component of pet body tissue, involved in almost all cell formation and repair, and is an important source of energy in pet dogs. Moderate amounts of fat can also stimulate the appetite, making foods more to their taste, while promoting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Requirement: The fat requirement for adult dogs is 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, and 2.2 grams for growing dogs.
3. Carbohydrates:
- Source: Corn, corn gluten, etc.
- Role: carbohydrates are the main source of energy needed by pets, pets in order to ensure their own physical survival, health, development, reproduction, heart beating, blood circulation, gastrointestinal peristalsis, muscle contraction and other activities, need a lot of energy, and 80% of these required energy is provided by carbohydrates.
- Requirement: The daily carbohydrate requirement for adult dogs is 10 grams per kilogram of body weight, and about 15.8 grams per kilogram of body weight for puppies.
4. Minerals:
- Source: Mineral components such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, iron, etc.
- Role: Minerals are an indispensable nutrient for pet dogs and are very important for maintaining normal physiological functions, including helping to regulate acid-base balance in the body, muscle contraction, nerve response, etc.
- Requirement: Calcium 1.0%, phosphorus 0.85% is the common mineral content ratio in dog food.
5. Vitamins:
- Source: Although the amount of vitamin in dog food is not directly listed in the provided article, the vitamin is a low-molecular organic compound that is essential for the physical metabolism of pet dogs and is required in a small amount, which is mainly dependent on the supply of pet food dog food.
- Role: Vitamins are essential for maintaining normal physiological functions of pets, promoting growth and development, maintaining a healthy coat, and supporting the immune system.
6. Other additives:
- Such as yeast extract, DL-methionine, taurine, hydrolyzed crustacean products (glucosamine source), hydrolyzed cartilage products (chondroitin source), calendula extract (lutein source), etc. These additives are commonly used to enhance the nutritional value of dog food or to meet the specific health needs of pet dogs.