Winters are here and many places are dealing with hide and seek of sun. Days, when sun is actually there, it seems to be glowing very lightly. You want to enjoy that winters by getting packed up with the clothes and food but what about your dog? What does he want to do in these winters? Just like human beings, if they are actively involved in outdoors fun and work then their need is food with high calorific value. In contrast to this situation when they stay inside home in the controlled atmosphere for most of the day, there is no need to change their food. You will only contribute in adding a layer of fat. So, what exactly you should give as winter food for your dog?

Read along for the answers.

Dog Nutrients

As a rule, winters facilitates digestion of high calorie food. This helps in regulating body temperature according to the weather. The same is true for dogs as well. In winters, they need a heavier coat to protect them from the cold and remain active. Food loaded with necessary nutrients like high protein, fat and carbohydrates fed twice will provide everything that body of a dog needs in the winters.

Usual dog food could be combined with high fat and high protein (both nutrient should be directly proportional, i.e. if the amount of protein is increased so should be the fat) food. That could be anything from cooked or regular hamburger, roasted chicken, and likes.

How Much For Whom

Different dog breeds (peculiarly with different sizes) have varying nutrient needs. Bigger dogs need more than the smaller ones. Small breeds and dogs with thinner natural hair coat would be better off with a coat you should buy for them. Bigger dogs on the other hand need to access open spaces and this means they’re going out in cold and having their kind of fun hence a much needed food changes.

The other factors that determine their requirement diet is the activity they are involved in along with the fact where the like to spend their time more, in home or outside in open winter without much of a shelter. The age and health of dog also needs a consideration before you can set aside a diet plan for him.

What Else

In addition to what we have discussed above, warm water (else he can be left dehydrated without you being aware of that) and a cosy shelter would be as beneficial as the food serving special needs. One thing should be kept in mind is not to overfeed him because that will make him lethargic and inactive. This will only do plumping him up with fat and wouldn’t want that. Would you?

Kedy is providing informative articles to help pet owners make better choices when shopping for dog food. He recommends pet owners to buy Pedigree or Royal Canin pet food.