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Comfort Crew Pet Sitter: Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 9:16 AM
Th Though canine nutrition is complex,
water is essential to the canine diet. Water is probably the last thing
most people think of when they ponder pet nutrition. However, water is
the most essential nutrient for survival for a dog. Without water, death
can occur in as little as a few days.
The Role of Water in Canine
Nutrition Water is essential for almost every
physiological function that occurs within the canine body. - Water provides a means of transporting nutrients to the
cells that require those nutrients and provides a means of moving waste
products out of cells.
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Comfort Crew: Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 8:49 AM
Today's dog owners have literally hundreds of choices when it comes to the question of the canine diet. Dry food, canned food, holistic diets, RAW diets, commercial foods, homemade foods -- the list seems to go on forever. However, one of the big controversies in canine nutrition today centers on the use of carbohydrates in commercial pet foods. This article presents a basic course in carbs and how they affect a dog's nutrition.
The primary role of carbohydrates in canine nutrition is to supply energy. |
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