Does your dog food have these 6 vegetables?

If veggies are good for you then they are definitely good for your furry buddy! Yes, did you think that your pet was only a meat eater? If so, then you could not be more wrong. Dogs need a healthy balance of meat, vegetables, fats and carbohydrates.

A diet rich in vegetables will ensure that your pet has their daily dose of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. So, here are 6 vegetables that must be present in your dog’s food!

• Sweet Potatoes – It improve your pet’s digestive health as they are an excellent source of dietary fiber. Sweet potatoes are also low in fat and contain vitamin B6, vitamin C, beta carotene and manganese.
• Potatoes – Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and hence provide energy for your pet to be active. But ensure that it is used in moderation as an excess of potatoes may add extra calories to your pet which may work against them if they are battling obesity.
• Carrots – Carrots contain beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals. They are also low in fat so this is why they can be used as healthy treats and are found in dog foods.
• Green beans – Green beans are high in nutrition and low in calories. A regular diet of green beans will ensure that your pet gets their regular dose of iron and vitamins. Boiled beans along with carrots make for healthy treats.
• Peas – Peas are a good source of protein, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. As they are low in calories they can be served regularly to dogs that have problems managing their weight.
• Broccoli – Broccoli is low in calories and is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.

So, feed the above vegetables to your pet and watch them grow healthier and stronger! It is also a good idea to contact your vet to find out the suitability of the above mentioned vegetables for your pet breed and type.

Happy Parenting!