A diet with only one or two meat protein sources may not be enough, three should be minimum, four is ideal. Vegetables have much lower biological values and are not recommended as pure protein sources. Proper nutrition is not only important to your dogs daily nutrition, but it is imperative in recuperation from different illnesses or injuries. In knowing the basic requirements on nutrition, one can be assured of feeding the pets correctly for a long and healthy life. Dogs nutrition must contain 6 nutritional groups.
Water is the most important single nutritional item.
Proteins are the building blocks of the body. Fats give energy. Fat is also needed for utilization of fatsoluble vitamins. Fats and oils are important sources of unsaturated fats, the sources for good skin and shiny coats. Minerals have important control functions.