How to take care of dogs following neutering?
The dog owners often wrongly believe that neutering is a cause of pet obesity. However, the truth is that neutering can constitute a risk of excessive weight or obesity only if after the surgery the pet’s lifestyle is not modified accordingly. Keep on reading to find out how to take care of dogs following neutering.
Bodily changes
After neutering, the dogs lose certain hormones (estradiol and testosterone), levels of other hormones decrease or increase (such as, leptin, which affects appetite, and insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels). All this leads to a slower metabolism and increased appetite of pets.
This means that in order to maintain optimal body weight and good health condition, neutered pets require less calories and more physical exercise.
Diet is the key
If after neutering a dog receives as many calories as it normally did, there is a great risk of developing obesity. The risk is at its highest during the first two years after the surgery, therefore, it is very important to ensure proper diet.
After neutering, it is recommended to choose the special-purpose food. Such food can ensure the optimal quantity of calories, given that the feeding recommendations are followed. In addition, it is important not to give animals any food from your table, as it usually contains a lot of calories. If you wish to spoil your pet with delicious treats, choose the ones suitable for neutered dogs. It is important that the treats do not exceed 10 % of the total daily intake of calories.
If you decide not to change the type of food after the surgery, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian and decrease the quantity of regular food by 15-20 %.
Improved ingredients of food for neutered dogs
Good news! The name Nature‘s Protection Light is now changed to "Nature’s Protection Weight Control Sterilised". It is dry food specially designed for neutered adult dogs of all breeds. The main protein source in this food is poultry – lean and easily digestible meat. The great news is that the food composition is supplemented with an extra dietary innovation – krill. Krill are small shrimp-like crustaceans, which will supply polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids for the benefit of your pet's health.
The function of the "Nature’s Protection Weight Control Sterilised"is reinforced with L-carnitine, which stimulates metabolism and increases transformation of fats into energy without storing them in the body, while the unique mineral ingredient MicroZeoGen can help eliminate body toxins, increase absorption of nutrients and strengthen the immune system.
