Dog Lovers Manual

Dogs are not generally fussy eaters. They thrive on a diet that is not dissimilar to that of humans, albeit with more protein, comprising foods of animal origin, cereal, root vegetables and fats. The most suitable diet for a dog is one that contains:

• Protein, carbohydrates and fats.
• Vitamins – A, B-group, D and E; vitamin C is produces in the body.
• Minerals – the most important being calcium, phosphorus and sodium chloride. These and other essential minerals, such as copper and zinc, occur naturally in meat, cereals and other food ingredients.
• Fibre and water in balanced proportions.