Pet knowledge: What is the best food for dogs to supplement trace elements?

Pet 7:42am, 26 October 2025 201

For our human body, trace elements are essential nutrients during body development, and the same is true for dogs. So how to supplement trace elements for dogs, what should dogs eat to supplement trace elements, and what are the benefits of supplementing trace elements for dogs? Friends who are not sure, hurry up and take a look!

1. Food intake

When dogs lack trace elements, they can eat animal liver, carrots, soy products, seaweed, egg yolks, apples and other foods. At the same time, attention should be paid to a reasonable diet and a combination of meat and vegetables to make the nutrition more balanced. Remember not to feed your dog just one kind of food, as this can lead to malnutrition in the long run and also make your dog develop a picky eating habit.

 

2. Related nutritional products

If dogs lack trace elements, they are prone to pica, such as eating soil, eating grass, licking walls, etc. Their appetite is not ideal, and they may even lose weight and have low immunity. At this time, owners need to supplement their nutrition. In addition to food supplements, they should also pay attention to providing the dogs with the necessary trace elements on a daily basis. Related nutrients can help the dogs maintain their physiological functions and get rid of pica. Before feeding, pet owners should pay attention to read the instructions carefully and take the dosage according to the dog's weight. Do not increase the dosage without authorization, otherwise it is likely to cause physical discomfort to the dog.

3. Pay attention to taking care of the gastrointestinal condition

In addition to relevant nutritional supplements, owners should also pay attention to the gastrointestinal condition of their dogs. If the dog's gastrointestinal condition is not good, nutrients will not be absorbed, and trace element deficiencies will still occur, or even worsen. Therefore, pet owners need to deworm their dogs regularly to get rid of the trouble caused by parasites to the gastrointestinal tract and make the gastrointestinal healthier.

After reading so much, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of supplementing trace elements for dogs. It can maintain the daily needs of the dog's body, and can also make the dog healthier and avoid pica or picky eating.