What dog food should I feed my Dalmatian?

What dog food should I feed my Dalmatian?

- Nutro Ultra Adult Dry Dog Food. ... - Royal Canin Dalmatian Adult Dry Dog Food. ... - Purina ONE SmartBlend Chicken Adult Formula Dry Dog Food. ... - Holistic Select Adult Health Chicken Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food. ... - Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken Meal, Brown Rice & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food.

Is a raw diet good for Dalmatians?

Dalmatians should be on a low purine diet. We have one specially formulated meal which is suitable for Dalmatians, our Paleo Plus Special Diet. The Paleo Plus Special Diet product is a low phosphorous, low purine product.

How much does a Dalmatian eat per day?

Your adult Dalmatian should eat 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dog food per day, split between two meals. Dalmatians tend to eat quickly, and, if given the chance, would eat to their heart's content. It is better for Dalmatians to have designated feeding times, rather than being allowed to eat free choice.

Why do Dalmatians need a low purine diet?

Dalmatian dogs have a predisposition to urate urolithiasis due to a metabolic defect inherent in this breed. It has been suggested that feeding low–protein diets can reduce the risk of producing urate calculi in these dogs, but caution must be exercised to ensure that adequate nutrient requirements are met.

Do Dalmatians need a lot of food?

Dalmatians are a medium to large breed. What you feed them should be suitable for the mouth size and their physiological requirements, so a medium to large dog biscuit is ideal and, as an adult, a medium maintenance diet.27 ene 2014

How much does a Dalmatian puppy eat?

A good puppy feeding schedule consists of at least four meals a day. The puppy still has a very small stomach and can process four small meals better than one big meal. Your Dalmatian puppy will receive dry food from us that is made for puppies.

Why can Dalmatians eat red meat?

Raw Feeding Dalmatians: Bottom Line Yes, Dalmatians can eat a raw diet as long as it's low in purines. This means that seafood, red meats and secreting organs like liver shouldn't be fed as their purine levels are high. The same goes for the vegetables I mentioned earlier.26 ene 2017

Why are Dalmatians so unhealthy?

The gene pool of Dalmatians is so small that the gene which causes uric acidosis / hyperuricosuria / high uric acid (HUA) /urate stone disease / bladder and kidney stones / urinary obstruction is SATURATED and homozygous in every dog in the breed.31 may 2013

Is Beef bad for Dalmatians?

It is important that Dalmatians have a maintenance level of protein in their diet, otherwise this can cause heart and liver problems but a restricted level of around 18% protein is ideal in a prevention diet. Restrict ingredients rich in purines such as meat proteins like beef, pork and sardines and also yeast.27 ene 2014

What are Dalmatians not allowed to eat?

Restrict ingredients rich in purines such as meat proteins like beef, pork and sardines and also yeast. Oddly, the active ingredient in chocolate (threobromine) is also high in purine, providing another reason to not feed chocolate to dogs!27 ene 2014

What can a Dalmatian eat?

Fruit, vegetables, cheese and potatoes are good ingredients but need to be balanced alongside the nutritional requirements of the dog, i.e. include some poultry or white fish and carbohydrate for energy and stamina.27 ene 2014

Can Dalmatians have strawberries?

The short answer is yes, dogs can eat strawberries. ... Strawberries are full of healthy nutrients that are good for dogs, but like any good thing, they are best enjoyed in moderation. They're not toxic or poisonous to dogs, but they do contain sugar, and too many can cause an upset stomach.