Sloppy habits and cheap foods can only hurt your pet, so a healthy routine revolving around his food dish is necessary to keep him in peak condition, both inside and out. Nutrition Feed your dog dry kibble as his basic food. Most dry dog foods are soybean, corn or rice based. Some of the better brands have meat or fish meal as the first listed ingredient. Although higher priced, they are worth looking into.
Dogs eat less of the higher quality products, thus reducing the cost.
Premium dog food and name-brand grocery store foods contain protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, and minerals, five of the six basic nutrients necessary for your pet's good health. You provide the water. With few exceptions, these foods do not need supplementation. Dietary requirements for dogs can vary according to activity and stress levels and medical history. Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are necessary for energy.