Like a normal person, dogs require a healthy balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in their diets. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins provide your pooch the essential energy they need to do daily activities. Dogs rely on the protein in their diet to receive the 10 essential amino acids that they are unable to produce. Fats are the main source of fatty acids which provide not only an important part of the development of tissues, muscles, and nerves. Fatty acids allow your pets body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Carbohydrates come in various forms and provide your pooch the energy it needs to do the normal daily activities. Along with a healthy diet, dogs need fresh water and regular exercise.