Ideal Diet & Nutrition Chart for Dogs

Confused about what to feed your dog? Which food item will provide the right nutrition?

We used to be confused too. So we created a diet chart for dogs with a nutrition guide that you can easily follow!

Proteins

What does it do?

Essential for muscle development, immune system support, and overall growth.

Sources 

Non-vegetarian –

  • Lean meats – Chicken, Turkey, Mutton
  • Fish – Sardines, Mackerel, Salmon, Bombay Duck
  • Eggs

Vegetarian – 

  • Cottage cheese (Paneer)
  • Lentils – Moong, Chana, Tur & Masoor dal
  • Legumes – Kidney Beans (Rajma), Chickpeas (Chana), Soybean

Carbohydrates

What does it do?

Provides energy for daily activities and bodily functions.

Sources 

  • Brown & white rice,
  • Quinoa
  • Oats
  • Potato or
  • Sweet potato

 

Fats

What does it do?

Important for energy, healthy skin, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Sources 

  • Olive oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Fish oil
  • Flaxseed oil
  • Fatty fish (like sardines)
  • Eggs

Dietary Fiber

What does it do?

Aids in digestion and maintains gut health.

Sources

  • Steamed vegetables – Carrots, Green Beans, Peas, Pumpkin
  • Lentils
  • Chickpeas
  • Oats

Vitamins and Minerals

What does it do?

Support various bodily functions and overall well-being.

Sources

  • Vitamin A – Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach
  • Vitamin D – Sunlight exposure, Fatty fish
  • Vitamin E – Coconut, Hemp, Safflower, COD liver oil
  • Vitamin K – Green leafy vegetables like Brocolli, Parsley, Spinach

  • B Vitamins – Lean meats, Eggs, Whole Grains
  • Calcium – Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Leafy Greens
  • Phosphorus – Lean Meats, Fish, Eggs
  • Potassium – Sweet potatoes, bananas
  • Iron – Lean meats, Eggs, Spinach
  • Zinc – Meat, Eggs, Pumpkin, Hemp

Hydration

What does it do?

Fresh water is essential to stay hydrated in order to keep all bodily functions in check.

Please note that some dogs might be allergic to certain foods. Talk to your veterinarian & proceed accordingly!

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