Similar to humans, dogs require good nutrition to flourish, and in such a specific environment as that of Nigeria, the diet of your dog will be even more important to keep it active, strong, and happy.

Proper feeding of your dog is not merely placing something in his/her bowl but an energy supplement, enhancing their immune system, and a long, tail-wagging life.

New pet parent or experienced dog lover, this list will take you through the top 5 most essentials nutrients your dog needs – and how Chewy Pets Feeds provides them in every bite.

1. High-Quality Protein: The Source of Strength.

Protein is the number 1 nutrient dogs require – and rightfully so.

It helps:

• Build and repair muscle
• Have a good coat and skin.
• Play and activity support levels of energy.

 

Why It Matters in Nigeria:

In Nigeria, dogs usually have active lifestyles, be it they are in the yard playing, with the owners on walks, or protecting the house. This implies that they consume a lot of energy and require protein rich diet to remain strong.

What to Look For:

• The first ingredient is real meat (chicken, beef, or fish).
• Proper balance of protein sources to prevent over feeding and under feeding.

How Chewy Pets Feeds Helps:

• The Chewy Premium Adult Dog Food has quality protein to ensure good muscles and general health.
• Chewy Puppy Growth Formula promotes lean growth and protein is specific to growing pups.

Hint: Do not purchase dog food in which grains or by-products come before meat. That is a warning of poor protein quality.

2. Nutrition: Immunity + Bone Health.

Dogs require all right amounts of vitamins and minerals to remain in good form – just like people.

Key Vitamins & Their Benefits:

• Vitamin A: Helps vision and immunity.
• Vitamin D: Assists in the intake of calcium to make the bones strong.
• Vitamin E: This is an antioxidant, cell protector.
• B-vitamins: Increase energy and brain activity.

 

Minerals to Watch:

• Calcium and Phosphorus: Bone and teeth are important.
• Zinc & Selenium: Assist in building a healthy skin and coat.

Why It Matters in Nigeria:

The immune system of a dog can be strained by environment changes, heat exposure, and the local diseases. Their body is strong since it is a good mix of vitamins and minerals.

How Chewy Pets Feeds Helps:

The Chewy’s Adult and Puppy formulas are enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, which enhance immunity and healthy bones, which is ideal in addressing the Nigerian dogs that experience different climates and other stresses of the environment.

3.DHA (Omega-3 Fatty Acids): Vision Development and Brain.

This is particularly essential to puppies, however, it also has value in adult dogs.

What is DHA?

The omega-3 fatty acid Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is important in cognitive development, vision and learning ability in puppies.

Why Puppies Need It:

• Establishes brain connections in the early development phases.
• Enhances trainability and learning.
• Promotes the health of the nervous system and eyesight.

Adult Dogs Benefit Too:

DHA and omega-3s are also useful to the heart and skin and joints of aging dogs.

How Chewy Pets Feeds Helps:

• Chewy Puppy Growth Formula contains DHA, which is why it could be recommended to young puppies at the beginning of their life.
  Omega oily diets can be beneficial to the long-term cognitive well-being of even adult dogs.

Pro tip: When your puppy feels slow, has sunken eyes, or is difficult to train, check the food label it contains DHA!

4.Fiber and Digestive Support: Happy Tummy, Happy Dog.

The health of the dog lies in digestive health.

What Fiber Does:

• Controls bowel and digestion.
• Promotes gastrointestinal microbes (good microbiome)
• Stops constipation and bloating.

Why It’s Crucial in Nigeria:

Certain dog owners can feed human additions or even change the food frequently- this disturbs the stomach of a dog. Eating a regular and healthy diet with high content of fiber helps prevent the upset tummies.

How Chewy Pets Feeds Helps:

• Produced using light ingredients that are not hard to digest.
• Formulated to be sensitive to the delicate tummies (Puppy Growth Formula in particular).

Tips on feeding: Do not make abrupt change in diet. Always gradual, step by step in 5-7 days.

5.Fats, Healthy, Energy, Skin, and Coat.

There is no need to be fat-phobic: dogs require it! However, it must be healthy fats of quality sources.

Benefits of Healthy Fats:

• Provides energy
• Keeps skin moisturized
• Enhances a shiny, healthy coat.
• Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are absorbed by helps.

Symptoms that Your Dog is Under-fat:

• Dry or flaky skin
• Dull, rough coat
• Low energy or fatigue

 

How Chewy Pets Feeds Helps:

• It is balanced in fat content to energise active Nigerian dogs.
• Adds omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to make coats shiny and maintain a healthy skin.

Bonus: Good nutrition can be first indicated by a glossy, beautiful coat.

Why Local Matters: promoting Nigerian Dogs with Nigerian Ingredients.

We take pride in the fact that we make our products using locally sourced ingredients at Chewy Pets Feeds, not only because they are fresh and affordable, but because they are specific to the needs of the Nigerian dogs.

• Formulas that are locally adapted to energy, immunity and digestion.
• NAFDAC approved quality and safety.
• Helps the economy and farmers of Nigeria.

Purchasing Chewy Pets Feeds will not only feed your dog, but also make your pet community healthier.

Conclusion

Nutrition Is Love. One of the best ways of expressing love is by feeding your dog well. The correct nutrients translate to more tail wags, more play time and less going to the vet.

Chewy Premium Adult Dog Food and Chewy Puppy Growth Formula will have your dog eating all that it needs – and none that it doesn’t.

Key Takeaways:

• Protein = Muscle & energy
• Vitamins/Minerals = Immunity and bone health.
• DHA = Brain development
• Fiber = Digestive health
• Fats = Energy & skin/coat glow