A dog really chooses its food first and foremost using its
nose and then tastes it. However, we should also explore the behavioural aspect
that affects nutrition. The dog is a social animal used to living in a family;
its meal plays a key role in its co-existence with other dogs and, in our case,
humans. Food gratification is a method often used by humans to encourage
appropriate behaviour and to build up the relationship among them and us. To
serve our dog, a rewarding meal is
not only a gesture of affection but also a behaviour that will lay a solid
foundation in our relationship with our four-legged friend.
Considering the choice between dry or wet food from a
nutritional point of view, we can say, without a doubt, that if we choose a
high quality dry food, the needs of
the dog will be fully satisfied. The
dog has no problem with fluid
intake: if fed only dry food, they will drink more water to keep their
hydration at optimum levels.
Alternatively, if we serve just dry food, we could lose much
of their food gratification because a biscuit will never be as aromatic as a
wet food. Your dog some of the “natural” nutritional benefits of a wet food,
such as vitamins and minerals; dry food also
retains more nutrients such as vitamins and minerals naturally contained in the
ingredients.
If we just feed our dog dry food, we could lose the many benefits associated with chewing – our
furry friend would eat the meal much faster avoiding mastication, which is the
first stage of digestion. In addition, soft food does not massage the gums,
which helps when dogs are not
teething, it helps with dental cleaning.
Dry food and wet
food provide the positive features of your dog. Combination one spoon of wet
food into your dog’s dry food will
also help make the meal an important event between you and them, as it will not
only satisfy their hunger, it will also satisfy their taste buds. Furthermore,
the dry food will play its role,
aiding nutrition, digestion and teeth cleaning, and the wet food will play an
equally nutritious role providing a small amount of nutrients while satisfying
the senses of our faithful friend.
