SortLet’s have what we eat. It applies to us as for our four -legged friends. Hence the growing and right attention that the owners turn to the feeding of their animals. From the croquettes of the supermarket to home food, from Grain Free to Barf, there is something for all tastes. But the most correct diet for a dog, specifically, remains a rebus. Almost any doubt can today be resolved thanks to Four legs at the table (DeAgostini), the definitive guide to the dog’s feeding: Alice Chierichetti wrote it, animal and veterinary nutritionist, already famous on Instagram such as @Alice.nutrivet.
Four legs at the tableby Alice Chierichetti: the definitive guide to the food of the dog
The manual provides all the indications necessary to manage meals in every phase of growth. There is a theoretical part, on the mechanisms underlying a correct diet of the dog, and a practice, rich in DIY recipes, healthy and delicious: both of snacks and prizes, and of daily baby food. From popcorn with turmeric (without salt or butter) with pumpkin with flax seeds. From exotic chicken to coconut to salmon to foil, to tuna and sweet potato biscuits.
And there are also Trucks for make the best use of Lick Mat and other mental stimulation games. Finally, Alice answers the questions that most often felt like asking the owners of her patients: “Can my dog eat food for cats?”, “Why is it important to wash his teeth?” “But is it normal that he is always hungry?” and many others Curiosity about strangest eating habits.
Superfood for dogs
To puppies
Among the many curious and stimulating arguments, the chapters dedicated to Superfood for animals, Supering guards that can be added to the baby food.
In the case of the puppy, for example, excellent carrotsvery important source of antioxidants such as carotenoids, which support the immune system. But also the chicoryrich in inulin, prebiotic fiber that supports the good bacteria of the intestine. Still: Almonds, raspberries and blueberries. AND eggprotein and rich in biotin, which supports the health of the skin and hair, and choline, important for brain development.
Also important the Omega 3 pearlsfor brain development, visual functionality and the well -being of the hair.
They support the immune system and reduce inflammation. Alice does not recommend salmon oil, very caloric and difficult to digest. Better pearls of purified fish oil, of Krill or Algali.
The cover of the book “Four -legged at the table” (Deagostini)
To adult dogs
At adult dogs Alice suggests snacks based on cucumber, apple and pumpkinexcellent source of soluble fibers, rich in vitamins and antioxidants. And, in addition to the pearls of Omega 3, flax seed oil.
The super ingredients for the feeding of the elderly dog
Between Supering for elderly dogsAlice suggests cooked artichokes, antioxidants and detoxifying, e celery of turniprich in water, which stimulates diuresis and contains potassium. Turmericnatural and antioxidant anti -inflammatory, useful for arthritis, arthrosis, intestinal and kidney pathologies. But also, more specific, the skin of psillium seeds, guar rubber and inulin: prebiotics that help the microbiota.
Turmeric and cinnamon, the spices that are good in the dog bowl
Among the spices suggested for dogs, cinnamon, laurel and, again, turmeric: contains vitamin C, iron, potassium and curcumin, a very powerful anti -inflammatory and antioxidant. The tip of a teaspoon for small dogs, half for medium -sized dogs, a teaspoon for large dogs and two for giant dogs. It is forbidden to add the pepper, a gastrointestinal irritating. For an extra touch of taste, administer turmeric with a fat food such as coconut, olive oil, corn or clarified butter.
Tisa in Fido? Why not
Do you more tip for elderly dogs, which often suffer from dehydration? Once a day one Fresh herbal tea, red fruits or chamomile.
And to “appeal” the baby food? Just a spoonful of …
Parmigiano grated (as he explains here).
Natural sugar -free peanut butter.
Dried meat or fish crumbled above the baby food.
Food yeast in inactivated flakes.
Liophilized black olives.
Homogenized 100 percent of meat, fish or vegetables.
Pâté of anchovies or olives.
Pumpkin puree, cooked apple or sweet potato
Coconut water.
Kefir.
Vegetable milk without sugar (oats, coconut or soy).
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