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Nutrition For Your Dalmatian
Sourcing the right dog nutrition
is vital to your dog's health. Compared to other types of breeds,
Dalmatians possess a very unique metabolism. They handle purines, the
parent substance for the uric acid compounds found in certain meat and
vegetable proteins, more like humans and apes than like other dogs.
Dalmatians will not thrive on dog food high in purines, and some will
develop serious, life-threatening health problems or die prematurely as
a result of such diets. Dalmatians are not capable of breaking down
purines beyond the level of uric acid, whereas other breeds go a step
further, converting uric acid to allantoin before excretion.
This trait creates the potential for Dalmatians to form uratic kidney
or bladder stones and other diet-related dog health problems under
certain
circumstances. However, this breed- specific potential for trouble is
not a disease; after all, humans have the same potential.
Dalmatians simply have an unusual characteristic that must be taken
into account by owners who want their pets to live a long and healthy
life.
Few people knew which dog foods were high in purines, and many
Dalmatian
owners thought overall protein levels were the problem, rather than the
levels of specific proteins that are high in purines.
Professionals of all categories, including well-respected breeders,
veterinarians, and pet food representatives, routinely recommended (and
some still do!) products that are very harmful to a Dalmatian's health.
It is no wonder that Dalmatians were not regarded highly by
veterinarians. Many dogs had health and temperament problems because
they were being systematically and innocently poisoned by their
well-meaning but misguided owners.
Over the years, studies have been done with all kinds of dog foods,
supplements and combinations of ingredients. Researchers have found
that several commercially manufactured dry dog foods work well for
Dalmatians.
For the last several years they have successfully fed dry foods with no
supplements. Although it may be hard to find a food that meets the
requirements appropriate for a Dalmatian, it can be done as long as you
know what you are looking for.
Researchers have concluded that they get excellent results with their
adult Dalmatians from a dry kibble which is 19% protein, corn-based and
contains a meat component provided by chicken. They offer it twice per
day, preparing it by soaking it in warm water for fifteen minutes
before feeding.
Their dogs have not had diet-related problems of any kind. Also keep in
mind that in addition to feeding an appropriate food, they made sure
that their dogs always have fresh water available and get plenty of
exercise daily.
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