In this post & video we are going to speak about the ideal food and nutrition care that needs to be taken for inactive dogs.
First of all, let us understand what inactive dogs are.
Though there is no legal definition for the phrase “inactive dogs” the dogs that are mostly staying at home lying down and resting can be considered as inactive dogs.
Dogs that show no interest in walking with their owners when taken out and prefer sleeping over going out can also be considered as inactive dogs.
Typically, dogs can get inactive due to age, injury and/or being overweight. In general, if dog owners themselves are inactive then also the dogs can be inactive.
If you think your dog is inactive you should try to change his diet so that he won’t get overweight.
Let’s look at the ways of providing ideal diet to inactive dogs.
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Ideal diet for inactive dogs
If you are feeding treats or snacks to your dog, try to reduce the frequency. Ideally treats should not provide more than 10% of the daily total calorie intake.
For example, if your dog has a recommended total calorie intake of 800 Cal then the treats should not provide more than 80 Cal.
Not all the dog food brands provide the same calories for the same quantity of food. I would suggest you to consider switching to a reduced calorie pet food brand.
At the same time, we have to make sure that the essential nutrients such as vitamins & minerals should be available to dogs in right quantities depending on their size and the stage of life.
It is important to go through the feeding instructions provided on your dog food brand carefully.
If there is a range of dog food that needs to be fed to your dog’s size & weight try to stick to the lower limit. Measure the food properly before feeding.
Homemade dog food
If you are feeding homemade dog food then try to increase the composition of protein & fibre and at the same time reduce the fat content slowly over a period of 10 days.
Try your level best to increase the activity of your dog by taking it on a regular walk. It will be a win-win for both your dog and yourself.
At the same time consult a certified veterinarian to find out if there is an underlying sickness that is causing your dog to be inactive.
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