It is important to choose the right food for your dog. Dogs that are very active, such as hunting dogs, have different needs than a less active family dog. It can also be a dog that is used for agility or other physically harder training for longer periods at a time. Active dogs burn a lot of energy when they are hunting or performing other tasks, so there must be more protein and fat in their diet. The energy requirement of the active dog is far greater than dogs of a regular activity level, which is why it makes sense that he gets a different kind of food specially formulated for an active everyday life.

What does protein do for your active dog??

Protein is an energy-giving nutrient that comes from meat, eggs and legumes. Proteins are made up of different amino acids that are the building blocks of the body. Both humans and animals can form some amino acids themselves, but not other types and therefore need to get them supplied through the diet. Without the various important amino acids, the body will not be able to function optimally and the chance of disease is higher. The dog's amino acid needs are best met by animal proteins, therefore at PetLux, you will only find dog food made from natural animal proteins. The higher the dog's activity level, the more protein the body needs, which is why there is dog food just for the active dog.

Carbohydrates are important for your dog

Many people are a little wary of carbohydrates, but without them, the body cannot function and the same goes for the dog's body. Carbohydrates are nutrients that promote performance, which is why it is important for the active dog. The body converts carbohydrates into energy, which the muscles and the brain use when the body moves. If the body gets too few carbohydrates through the diet, the motivation to move will decrease and problems such as digestive problems can be a result of this.

Active dogs need more fat

Fats, like protein and carbohydrates, are energy-giving nutrients that the body cannot do without. Fat has several functions and is, among other things, an important part of the body's cells, a source of energy and is involved in the formation of hormones. Another thing that fat does that is essential in the body is to help absorb and store the fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D and K). Both the human and dog body use the fat we consume through the diet during physical work, so the active dog must get enough fat. The rest of the fat that the body has not used is stored as fat deposits which can be released and used at a later time. The active dog most likely does not have the problem, but if the fat deposits become too large because of high fat intake in relation to how active he is, this can become a problem and result in obesity.