Adult Dog Food
When the time comes to move your dog to adult food you want to be sure you’re making the best choice for your canine companion, so it’s well worth learning a little more about dog nutrition.
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When the time comes to move your dog to adult food you want to be sure you’re making the best choice for your canine companion, so it’s well worth learning a little more about dog nutrition.
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Dogs aren’t, as is often believed, classed as carnivores. They’re actually omnivores, which means they benefit from a diet that contains both animal and plant-based foods.
A healthy diet for an adult dog should contain good-quality meat or fish for protein, supplemented with vegetable proteins such as soya, grains or peas. And, as your dog goes through different life stages, their nutrition needs change. A puppy needs a different blend of nutrients compared to an adult or senior dog.
That’s why, if you’ve ever wondered ‘Can puppies eat adult dog food?’ or ‘Can adult dogs eat puppy food?’, the answer is – yes, they can, but nutritionally, it’s not the best option.
Today, high-quality dog food is created using the latest in nutritional science to calculate the correct balance of vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fats that your dog needs throughout their life – first as a puppy, as an adult and then as a senior.
The best dog food for adult dogs is naturally rich in protein for good muscle maintenance and contains essential fatty acids to help nourish their coat and maintain healthy eyes.
All Burgess dog food, such as the classic Burgess Supadog range, is a complete food. This means, whatever variety you choose for your dog, it will contain all the nutrients they need in the correct balance.
Got a question about adult dog food? To help you understand more about what to consider, we’ve put together some really useful answers from our nutrition team at Burgess, the pet care experts.
The optimum diet for your dog is one that supplies the correct number of calories and balance of nutrients for their size, life stage and lifestyle. A high-quality adult dog food will contain carefully balanced nutrients and dietary components – such as easily digestible protein, fat and carbohydrate – along with vitamins and minerals like zinc to support skin and coat health and calcium to support healthy teeth and bones.
Dogs also need a little bit of fibre in their diet to help maintain a healthy gut. Pea fibre and wholegrain cereals are examples of fibre you may find in your dog’s food. As well as fibre, small quantities of fish oil is great for their skin and coat condition. Your dog should get everything they need from their food – and a high-quality, complete food will provide this.
At Burgess, we’ve created a range of recipes using premium ingredients to ensure there’s something tasty for every dog, to help keep them happy and healthy throughout their life – from puppy through to adult and senior.
We’ve also developed foods to meet the specific nutritional needs of working and sporting dogs, Greyhounds and Lurchers and dogs with sensitive stomachs as well as a light variety for dogs who need to lose weight or are less mobile. And we’re very proud of our Paul O’Grady’s dog food range, which comes in No Nasties and Hypoallergenic varieties, so you’re sure to find a recipe that’s just right for your canine chum.
Dogs are classed as ‘adult’ from around 18 months, although this depends on their breed. Smaller breeds tend to hit their ‘teenage’ adolescent phase earlier than larger breeds who develop more slowly. A small breed dog will often be mature by around a year old, whereas a giant breed can be two years plus before they’re classed as an adult. If you’re not sure whether your dog has reached adulthood, ask your vet for advice.
Changing your dog’s diet from puppy to adult is something that has to be done gradually, to avoid upset tummies. You should plan to do this over a week or two by steadily introducing more of the new adult dog food and reducing the old food.
This is not an easy question to answer because every dog is an individual and how much you should feed them depends on a whole range of factors including their breed. A Jack Russell will require far fewer calories a day than an Irish Wolfhound!
Another consideration is your dog’s lifestyle. For example, a well-exercised pet Border Collie may be classed as a ‘working breed’, but they will not require the same nutrition as an actual working Collie who’s running about on a farm all day long.
Their size is also an important factor in how much adult dog food you should give them. Small, not very active dogs need only about 185 to 370 calories daily while large, active canines may need between 1,000 and 2,000 calories.
When it comes to dishing out your dog’s dinner, the golden rule is don’t guestimate – measure out accurate portions instead. Giving them a little more than they need, along with too many treats, means that you run the risk of your dog becoming overweight, which can lead to all manner of health problems. Equally, if you don’t feed enough, your pet will not be getting all the nutrients they need and will become underweight.
You’ll be able to find detailed feeding instructions on the back of food packs, which varies per product. If you’re not sure about how much to feed, ask your vet for advice. They can weigh your dog, check their condition, answer your questions and help you devise a suitable feeding plan.
When feeding a complete dry food, split your dog’s daily portion into two or three servings, given throughout the day, ensuring they have plenty of fresh water too. Remember to take treats into account when working out your dog’s portion sizes.
Whether you’re wanting a complete puppy food, adult dry dog food or mature dog food, Burgess have a wide range of high-quality dry dog food products to help keep your dog healthy.
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If you’re at all unsure about the best way of feeding your dog or have any concerns about specific nutritional requirements, ask your local veterinary practice for advice.
You can also call our expert team, available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, on +44 (0)1405 862241 and they’ll be happy to help. Alternatively, use our online contact form to get in touch.
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