The nutritional needs of dogs are distinct and highly individual. A growing puppy has different requirement compared to a senior dog, in the same way as adult dogs have different nutritional demands than pregnant or lactating dogs. There are many reasons to change your pet’s food. On top of list are:
A pet that’s overweight or obese
The most common reason for weight gain is excessive intake of calories and lack of avenues to burn them off. Piling on excess weight may also be caused by endocrine problems such as Cushing’s disease (hypothyroidism).
Aging
As your pet enter his senior years, his nutritional needs will change. They won’t need as much calories as when they were younger. Senior pet food has lower calories and are often enriched with supplements that target the heart, joints, and gut health. Talk with your experienced veterinarians Ashburn VA about how nutrition can help your pet that has been diagnosed with a specific disease.
