Saint Bernard Dog (Definite Introduction)
Fat is one of the important sources of providing calories to the body, and fat is also It has the efficiency of arranging psychological performance. Although fat has many functions and uses for the body, we must also control the intake of fat. Excess fat is not only useless for the body, but also has certain effects. Let’s take a look at the effects of fat on dogs.
Fat is one of the important sources of energy required by the dog's body. Fat is the source of energy accumulation in food, it can increase the deliciousness of food, and can also help the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. After each gram of fat is fully oxidized, it can produce 9.4×4.18 kilojoules of heat, which is 2.25 times higher than carbohydrates and proteins. The fat added to the dog's body gradually breaks down into fatty acids and is absorbed by the body.
Most fatty acids can be synthesized in the body, but some fatty acids cannot be synthesized in the body or are not synthesized in sufficient amounts, and must be compensated from food. This is called essential fatty acid, such as linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid, etc. Certain fatty acids are very important for the skin, kidney function and reproduction of dogs. Lard and chicken visceral fat are rich in these two fatty acids. When there is a lack of fat in the food, digestion disorders and functional disorders of the central nervous system may occur, such as dry and dull hair, scaling on the abdomen, lack of sexual desire, underdevelopment of the testicles, or the female dog is in extreme estrus. However, excessive fat storage will cause obesity, and will also affect the dog's normal psychological performance, especially for reproductive activities.
Generally, puppies need 1.1 grams of fat per kilogram of body weight every day, and adult dogs need 12%-14% fat based on feed and material.
So everything has two sides. Too little fat intake will have certain effects on the body, and too much fat intake also has many disadvantages, so we must be reasonable and effective. Place the dog's food properly to ensure its nutritional balance.
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