Choosing a dog food

     Welcome to the world of responsible dog owners! From now on dog food will be one of expenses in your budget. The information in this post can help you make informed decisions when it comes to choosing a food for your new family member. To select a well-balanced food for your dog, you have to learn about ingredients and what to look for.

 

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2022-09-25, Umka.Dog

Keeping your dog healthy

Estimating Protein Need

Adult dogs generally need at least 1 gram per pound. Young dogs need more protein for growth, and old pets need a little less because they appear not to be able to utilize protein fast enough. More protein is not generally dangerous, it's just a waste of money.

The muscle condition score helps estimate whether or not the pet is receiving enough protein.

 

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2022-10-11, Umka.Dog

Smart Dog Calculators

For dogs and math lovers we built a set of useful calculators:

  • Financial calculator to save money for buying a dog (or second dog)
  • Calorie calculator to estimate daily energy needs for your dog
  • Age calculator turning dog-years into human-years

 

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2022-11-13, Umka.Dog

Traveling with your dog

     Dogs are our family members and best friends. Leaving them with strangers when you leave for a vacation is not fare.

Taking your dog along can make the family vacation more fun, if you prepare for it accordingly. In case you are relocating, you don't have a choice really. Here are some tips to make traveling with your dog enjoyable.

 

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2022-12-10, Umka.Dog