Feed Your Dog Well: A Practical Guide to Canine Nutrition

Transform Your Dog's Health Through Better Nutrition Every dog owner wants to provide the best nutrition possible, but conflicting advice from pet food companies, breeders, and online sources makes feeding decisions confusing and overwhelming. Feed Your Dog Well: A Practical Guide to Canine Nutrition cuts through the marketing hype to deliver clear, science-based guidance you can trust. Written by nutrition expert Shelby Brooks, this comprehensive guide equips you with everything you need to make informed feeding decisions that support your dog's health, longevity, and vitality. Whether you feed commercial kibble, prepare home-cooked meals, or explore raw feeding options, this book provides the knowledge to evaluate nutritional adequacy and optimize your approach. What You'll Learn: Essential Nutritional Foundations The six nutrient classes every dog requires and why they matter How nutritional needs change from puppyhood through senior years Protein, fat, and carbohydrate requirements for optimal health Critical vitamins and minerals that support every body system Navigating Commercial Dog Foods How to read and interpret pet food labels accurately The truth about ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and feeding guidelines Quality assessment beyond marketing claims and price tags Choosing between dry kibble, canned food, freeze-dried, and fresh options Home-Prepared and Raw Diets Safe implementation of raw feeding protocols Formulating balanced cooked homemade diets Essential supplements for home-prepared meals Avoiding dangerous nutritional imbalances Special Considerations Managing food allergies and intolerances effectively Evidence-based weight loss strategies that work Nutritional support for kidney disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other conditions Feeding working dogs, performance athletes, and pregnant females Practical Feeding Strategies Establishing healthy feeding routines and portions Treating responsibly without compromising nutrition Addressing picky eating, food guarding, and other challenges Evaluating your dog's nutritional status through physical assessment Why This Book Stands Out Unlike books that promote a single feeding philosophy, Feed Your Dog Well presents objective, evidence-based information that allows you to make choices appropriate for your individual dog. The professional yet accessible writing style makes complex nutritional science understandable without oversimplification. Whether you're a new puppy owner, caring for a senior dog, managing a health condition, or simply wanting to optimize your dog's nutrition, this practical guide provides the knowledge and confidence to feed your dog well throughout every life stage. Your dog's health begins with proper nutrition. Start making better