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Choosing the right dog food, and following a proper feeding regimen, is one of the best ways to keep your hunting dog healthy.

A dog that has proper nutrition will perform better, and have less health issues down the road.
To make your opening day hunting trip successful and ensure your working dog has all the stamina and energy needed to carry it through the following weeks of the season, it’s important to pay attention to proper feeding and nutrition year-round. A balance of energy is important to maintain a dog in good health. Too little can result in loss of weight, lethargy and poor condition; too much will lead to obesity and all its complications.

“Choosing the right dog food, and following a proper feeding regimen, is one of the best ways to keep your hunting dog healthy,” says Bob West, Managing Consultant of Field Programs for the Ralston Purina Company. West has been involved in dog sports for over 30 years as a professional trainer, handler, judge, and club official. When he talks about canine nutrition, folks listen.

“Anyone can duplicate an ingredient list on a package,” he said. “But not all ingredients are of the same grade, quality, palatability and subsequent digestibility. Not all deliver the same nutrient availability in the finished product. Good dog food tastes good and supplies the required nutrients, including the vitamins and minerals your dog needs to be healthy and perform as expected.”

To make a wise decision about the dog food you purchase, West suggests looking at the label, ingredient deck and feeding instructions. “Look for a company that conducts feeding studies as a basis of formulation and providing the nutritional adequacy of their products for growth, reproduction and maintenance,” he says. “Look for an 800 number to call for more information. In general, look for quality products produced by trusted and reputable companies.”

When asked how often a dog should be fed, West suggested once or twice daily. “Some folks feed twice a day,” he said, “with a smaller portion in the morning an hour or so before any exercise, and the remaining portion in the evening, an hour or so after the dog has rested. Many feed once a day, in the evening, again being sure the dog has rested an hour or so. What is important is not feeding too soon before or after exercise. At the very least, this practice can cause discomfort, and it could lead to serious, even life-threatening complications.”

Adding human food to a nutritionally balanced commercial dog food may upset the nutrient balance of your dog’s diet. Ideally, table scraps should not be fed. You may also be creating behavior problems. Your dog may begin to steal food from the table or the food preparation area.