Indie Dog Food

Indies are very hardy and have no known diseases that they are particularly susceptible to. However, like with any other breed, a high-quality diet and sufficient exercise is a must to keep them healthy. When it comes to Indies, feeding isn't a task. They do well on almost every diet as long as it is balanced, nutritious, wholesome, and tasty. In certain cases, however, Indies that are adopted from the streets often find themselves deficient in essential vitamins and minerals owing to the lack of availability of quality food. Consequently, it is best to take your Indie to a vet to help draw up the best dog food for indie dogs that have experienced this situation. Furthermore, a thorough veterinary check-up can also check for other deficiencies, allergens, and underlying diseases.

Protein

Protein is an important macronutrient required to build and repair tissues, enhance skin and coat health, maintain hormonal balance, and regenerate cells and enzymes. Indies need dog food with over 10-15% of protein content, whether it is plant-based or animal-based. In order to determine the right type of protein for your Indie’s body, it is best to draw up a diet chart with your veterinarian or a certified canine nutritionist. Young Indies, i.e. those below the age of 1, require more protein than adults because their bodies are still growing. Here, the best food for them is one that offers tailored, breed-specific nutrition for the growth and development of both the brain and body. Likewise, Indies that are over 9 years old need to switch onto a senior dog diet with more protein to replace lost muscle mass due to ageing.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are necessary sources of energy and brain activity for Indies. However, the amount of carbohydrates your Indie requires depends on his/her age, activity level, and possible allergens. An active Indie, i.e. one who receives more than 4-5 hours of daily exercise, requires more energy than dogs who receive anywhere between 2-3 hours of daily exercise. It is often believed that carbohydrates are the source of obesity in this breed - whilst that is partially true, obesity from carbohydrates stems from overfeeding and underexercising. A dog that lives a sedentary lifestyle does not burn calories while sitting down after a walk, they only burn calories when they’re active through play, walks, swimming, and other forms of exercise. 

Fat

Healthy fats are often in the form of oils - fish oil, cod liver oil, olive oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and more. Healthy fats help with cushioning organs, improving brain function, maintaining healthy skin and coat, decreasing allergies, and improving digestion. 

Vitamins & Minerals

Essential vitamins and minerals for your Dachshund are found in vegetables, fruits, and seeds. Calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, and iron are essential minerals, likewise, vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K are essential vitamins - all of which are found in nutritious, balanced, and wholesome dog food.. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for proper hormone function, strengthening of joints, maintaining skin health, and boosting the immune system. 

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