Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) is urging the public to avoid extreme diets and fad weight loss programmes. One Finnish Lapphund breeder notes that coat quality is often a determining factor in the diet chosen for this breed. That's actually true for all breeds. Good quality protein and essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids will help keep your dog's skin and coat healthy It's also important for your dog to have omega-3 and omega-6 in a good ratio. Omega-6 is widespread in plants and it's usually plentiful in everything your dog eats. Omega-3 comes from fish, flaxseed, and some other sources. However, dogs don't digest it very easily from plant sources. Dog foods that provide omega-3 from fish sources, especially cold water fish, are usually better options. There is still some debate about exactly the best ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 for dogs, but better quality dog foods will usually have a ratio between 5:1 and 10:1.
The main drawback of intermittent fasting that has drawn many vocal critics is that it's really, really hard to do. There's no question, you're going to be pretty hungry - and pretty grumpy - on your fasting days. And when dieting is miserable, people tend not to stick to it. And when they don't stick to it, they get discouraged, often eating even more once they give up. Other than that, experts cite side effects including dehydration, irritability, anxiety, sleep problems, and bad breath.
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