{"id":610,"date":"2022-10-18T09:04:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T09:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenerpets.com\/?p=610"},"modified":"2022-12-12T10:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T10:05:44","slug":"best-dog-food-for-great-pyrenees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenerpets.com\/dogs\/best-dog-food-for-great-pyrenees\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Dog Food for Great Pyrenees"},"content":{"rendered":"
The great Pyrenees is a masculine and energetic breed that requires a high-quality diet (dense in protein and calories for energy) to perform to its ability and enjoy a healthy life. Being a large breed with slow metabolism overfeeding can easily cause unnecessary weight gain leading to serious health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A great Pyrenees puppy will eat 1.5-2 cups and an adult 4-6 cups of food daily. However, you should feed them in small potions to avoid bloating and keep their weight in check. Needless to say, it\u2019s cheaper to maintain a great Pyrenees (nutrition-wise) compared to other giant breeds like the great dane which consumes up to 10 cups of food daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Great Pyrenees nutrient needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Great Pyrenees are prone to health issues like hip dysplasia due to excess weight exerted on the joints. Also, they suffer from skin conditions that can be triggered by a diet containing allergens such as gluten, soy, and corn. Therefore, you need to be careful about what you feed your dog right from puppyhood to prevent these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your pet will require high-quality<\/strong> protein<\/strong> (wholesome animal meat to be precise) like poultry, lamb, and beef to maintain his heavily built body. Other proteins like plant-based tend to cause stomach issues in your dog and are better avoided or given as supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an energetic dog like the great Pyrenees, I prefer Complex carbohydrates <\/strong>which break down slowly keeping his energy constant though out the day. If you have to feed your dog simple carbs, do so in very small potions and on rare occasions as it spikes up his energy and can also cause excess weight gain if consumed regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your dog will also need healthy fats <\/strong>like canola, avocado, coconut oil, and omega3 fatty acids to maintain healthy joints and heart. These healthy fats also help to keep your dog’s coat healthy and give a glossy appearance to their hair. As a matter of fact, coconut oil is one of the best home remedies for shedding in dogs. However, you need to incorporate these fats in his diet in a controlled way to prevent obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best dog food for Great Pyrenees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are the 10 best dog food for both the puppy and adult great Pyrenees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. <\/strong>Royal Canin giant ju<\/strong>n<\/strong>i<\/strong>o<\/strong>r dry dog food<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n