You will be surprised! Top 6 myths about dog nutrition

How many different myths exist about nutrition! And although the human diet is discussed much more often than the dog, all sorts of stupid inventions are enough in the latter. See for yourself!

Surely, everyone who makes a four-legged friend immediately faces a huge amount of advice. They, whether it is necessary or not, are shared by more experienced friends in this matter. Most likely, you have heard at least one of them at least once.

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“Garlic helps with worms”

Garlic has long been considered by people panacea almost all diseases. His reputation is high! Indeed, garlic is an excellent antiseptic, a solution to problems with pressure and other misfortunes. However, if your dog gets worms (which happens to everyone sooner or later), then the only smart solution is to visit the veterinarian and buy special anthelmintic drugs. Few people know, but garlic contains a substance such as thiosulfate, which, when accumulated in the body, can cause severe toxic effects.

“Raw meat makes a dog angry”

Meat, whether cooked or raw, is an essential part of a dog’s diet. At least 50% and up to 70% of food should contain it. And if you feed a four-legged friend only with meat, then he will not become angry, but rather irritable. And this will happen not at all from raw meat, but from an unbalanced diet.

“A sugar cube dipped in coffee is good for the heart”

Maybe, of course, sugar is useful … But for sure not for the heart! This is a great way to reward your pet, especially if you like to have tea with him after dinner. It is quite possible to pamper a dog with such a dessert, but you should not treat it as a permanent medicine or consider it a “vitamin” for the heart. In general, coffee and sugar are forbidden foods for animals. Don’t feed them to your pets!

“Dogs don’t digest starch”

Indeed, raw, uncooked starch not digested by the body. Prepared meals such as rice, whole grain bread or pasta can be given. But remember: the animal will not get too much benefit from them either.

“Sugar causes worms”

Sugar is an easy source of energy for both dogs and humans. But it has absolutely nothing to do with worms! Parasites are caused by ingestion of larvae. A puppy can get them from their mother, and an adult dog can get them from contaminated food or water, saliva or excrement of a sick animal, and also after swallowing fleas or lice, which serve as carriers of worm larvae. And sugar is not involved in this process. Basically sweet. do not give to animals: its use can lead to diabetes and obesity.

“Raw eggs improve the quality of wool”

Raw yolk is a good addition to a dog’s diet, and boiled eggs can even replace meat in some situations. Most likely, the reputation of an excellent product for a healthy coat of eggs was due to the high content of fat in them. However, the best way to achieve a healthy, shiny coat is to good care behind her outside and a balanced diet. And also it is worth remembering: eggs can be infected with salmonellosis, so you need to use them in the dog’s diet with great care.

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