Dogs are man’s best companion and are one of the most loyal and faithful pets to have. They require love and pampering otherwise they might not like your company. As a dog owner, one needs to give proper care to the dog so that it can lead a healthy life.

   Few dog care tips are common to all dog breeds but every dog needs to feel special. Dog care starts with healthy food and every dog has its favorite food. But one needs to be cautioned that dogs should not be given too much of sugar and salt. A dog owner needs to know about the people food which is harmful for their dog like chocolates, onions, grapes, garlic, coffee and certain varieties of mushrooms. Giving food specially made for dogs can help solve many food problems in dogs.

   Dogs require a lot of physical activities like walks and play time. A dog kennel should be spacious enough for the dog to roam around and do some exercise. Grooming is required for keeping a dog clean which depends on the dog breed.

   Many dog breeds require daily grooming and some can do with once a week grooming routine. Bathing your dog is also an important part of dog care and every dog needs a bath few times in a year or week or months depending on the breed. If your dog doesn’t wish to bath, spray some baking soda in the fur coat and brush it off, this reduces smell. Trimming dog nails and brushing teeth are also important for proper dog care.

   Dog feed is another important factor when it comes to dogs. A healthy dog is liked by all and is also attractive to look. Giving your dog right and healthy diet can save it from many diseases and ensures a long and healthy life. Dogs can be given home made dog food or with commercial foods.

   Home made dog food or natural dog food consists of raw meat, brown rice, eggs, vegetable and brown pasta. This can be altered depending on the likeness of the dog. Dogs can be given cooked vegetable and fruits except raisins and grapes as they are toxic in nature. Milk should be given in limited quantity as excess can cause diarrhea.

   A dog should be fed with one or two meals a day except in case of medical requirements. Feeding some canned food helps the dog by supplying nutrients in right quantity as it contains more dog protein. Commercial food should be supplemented with organic meats and steamed or finely grated vegetables. They can also be given cooked grains and tofu. Other supplements like acidophilus, digestive enzymes and Vitamin E and C are must when a dog is being fed with commercial food.

  Giving dog home made food is important as it helps in controlling the quality of ingredients and generally quality of contents in commercial and canned food is not too good. They are many books and websites which can help with some nice dog recipes for your dog. One or two home made meals a week is better than feeding the dog on commercial food purely.