Sentences with phrase «required for growing dogs»

A diet of homemade food can be deficient in calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus that are required for growing dogs and other pets.

Not exact matches

Science Diet claims that this food is intended for dogs between 1 and 6 years of age; and that weigh up to 25 pounds when fully grown and who require fewer calories — dogs that are less active, spay / neutered, or otherwise prone to weight gain.

For example, a puppy who is growing needs about 22 % protein and an adult dog of the same breed would require about 18 % protein.

During her pregnancy and while she is nursing, your dog will require a special diet to help her with proper nutrition for the growing family.

She feels few breeders have the time and space to raise litters and grow out dogs required for a serious breeding program.

For instance, dogs breeds that have coats with hair that constantly grows require regular visits to the grooming salon for a routine shampoo and cut; whereas, non-shedding breeds with a healthy coat can be generally bathed about every six to eight weeks, suggests veterinarian Cheryl YuiFor instance, dogs breeds that have coats with hair that constantly grows require regular visits to the grooming salon for a routine shampoo and cut; whereas, non-shedding breeds with a healthy coat can be generally bathed about every six to eight weeks, suggests veterinarian Cheryl Yuifor a routine shampoo and cut; whereas, non-shedding breeds with a healthy coat can be generally bathed about every six to eight weeks, suggests veterinarian Cheryl Yuill.

Since this assumption may not be valid, it is usually advisable to give more protein than is required, which is why the AAFCO standards call for 18 % protein for adult dogs and 22 % for growing dogs.

For example, puppies require a higher calorie diet to provide the energy needed to grow, while a senior dog only needs a diet to maintain its ideal weight.

Similarly, a pregnant female dog will have a different diet than that of an average male dog, and her puppies will require a higher amount of nutrients in order for them to grow healthy and strong.

A rule of thumb is that the amount of time that it takes for the dog to stop growing in height is about as much additional time as it will require to fully mature.

This formula is not intended as the sole diet for growing puppies, pregnant or lactating dogs — as they have special nutritional needs that require a different balance of protein, calories and other nutrients.

We carefully choose homes for our puppies as they require owners who are home enough, and have the time, energy and patience to guide the puppy through it's chewing, digging, and mouthing stages (which can last through adolescence), and who will provide regular exercise, socialization and training so the puppy will grow up to be a mannerly adult dog.

Just as adult and senior dogs need specific food for various stages of life, puppies require certain vitamins and nutrients to help them grow up healthy and happy, setting the stage for a full, productive future.

We carefully choose homes for our puppies as they require owners who are home enough, and have the time, energy and patience to guide the puppy through it's chewing, digging, and mouthing stages (which can last through adolescence which can last until 3 or 4 years old), and who will provide regular exercise, socialization and training so the puppy will grow up to be a mannerly adult dog.

But a growing number of home insurers now exclude «dangerous» breeds from liability coverage or some require dog owners to sign liability waivers for dog bites.