Quality: It is best to buy a quality dog food. Some dog foods may cause a dog to get diarrhea or have an upset stomach. There are basically 3 types of dog food on the market today: dry, moist, and soft canned. Give a dog a taste test and I am sure they would prefer soft canned, just because of the smell alone. However, canned dog food is mostly water, it is made up of meat, meat byproducts, fats, vitamins and minerals. It is approximately 75% water/ 25% dry matter. It does not help reduce tarter on the teeth that builds up, that can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
Moist dog foods have a large amount of additives that can cause a dog to become overweight.
Dry dog food seems to have the best overall qualities. It is made up of meat, meat byproducts, fats, grains, vitamins and minerals. Dry food is approximately 10% water/ 90% dry matter. It has a hard texture which keeps teeth clean and gums healthy.
Regarding table scraps: It is best to avoid giving dogs table scraps. It can cause nutritional deficiencies, most table scraps lack the calcium, calories, vitamins and minerals your pet needs. Liver based diets can cause vitamin A toxicity. Dogs that are feed table scraps tend to beg at every smell of food, which can become very problematic. If you choose to feed you dog table scraps, it is best to do it in moderation and put them in their bowl and do not give it to them until it is time for there feeding or at least 1 hour after you have finished eating.
Amount: The amount to feed you dog or puppy will depend on size and age. Below is a chart that can be used to determine how much to feed your dog.
