It is such a huge topic of interest right now that finding the right food and following the correct guidelines can be quite a challenge. Many dog food owners complain that they need to be scientists to understand dog food labels.

Because there are now a vast amount of different dog breeds, pet food manufacturers have developed different types of food best suited for optimum dog nutrition for the specific breed of dog. Being aware of your own dog's specific nutritional requirements can be a difficult task in itself, and if you are not sure you can always speak with your Vet who will advise you on the best avenue to take.

The type of dog nutrition your dog needs will change according to his age and health condition. Whatever you do, you must always make sure that you are feeding him the right food.

Below I have listed some general tips to ensure that your dog gets the most out of whatever food you do offer him.

Feed your dog at the same time every day: When you feed your dog at the same time every day, you can be sure that the food is always fresh. In addition, whenever you fill your dog's bowl with food, make sure that he consumes it immediately. This is because if it is not immediately consumed, it will not be fresh as it has been exposed to air. Place your dog food in a place unreachable by him. If not, he will eat all day and will most likely become obese.

How much food your dog needs: This fact can be tricky. There are multiple factors to consider when trying to figure out the appropriate amount of food to feed to your dog daily. The activity level of your dog, your dog's metabolism, and genetics, are all factors to consider. What you want to attempt to do is feed your dog enough to maintain his ideal body weight.

Exercise: Simply exercising your dog can help to control excess weight gain if your dog is prone to this. Another suggestion for controlling excess weight gain is to put your dog on a low density calorie dog food. Your vet will be able to assist you in deciding if this is an appropriate option. You may think that it is cute to have your dog on the chubby side, starting as a puppy and then on toward adult form, but, it is not healthy so be sure and take feeding your dog seriously.