As responsible pet parents, we make sure to do our homework before choosing the right breed for our lifestyle. That means reading up on books, blogs, and forums, asking the opinions of our friends and family, and even seeking the advice of strangers at the dog park!
We want to know it all. The breed can determine how much exercise a dog needs, how they should be trained, and of course, how much food they need at every meal. But, we often tend to overlook the type of food that is best for particular breeds, usually just going by the vague recommendations on packages at the pet store.
How important is it that we select food based on breed, and what effect does it really have for the overall health of the pup? Today, we’ll examine this key question from every angle, and help you figure out the best food to buy for certain breeds.
Understanding a dog’s digestive system
Before getting into details, you should know some basics about the dog digestive system.
Like us humans, a dog uses its stomach and intestinal tract to digest food fully. But while most of our digestion takes place in the intestines (70%), it’s the other way around for dogs. That means the stomach does most of the heavy lifting for dogs, and every breed has super high levels of enzymes and acids to break down food after it’s scarfed down.
You may have noticed that dogs aren’t always big fans…
