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Do you love your pitbull? Then you must know how important it is to get the best dog food for your pitbull! Pit Bulls are large companion dogs that live an active lifestyle and love to play around and release their energy. You know what that means, right? With this playful nature, Pitbulls release a lot of their energy as pups (and even as adults!) and thus, need the proper nutrition. To choose the best dog food for pitbulls you need to have the right knowledge of the nutrition that the dog needs, as well as the health problems that Pitbulls could face later in life. Let’s get right into it! The Best Dog Food For Your Pitbull- Let's Have Review of Some Ultimate Products Before I get into more details, let’s talk about the products that I’ll be reviewing today! I’ve made sure that they are of the best quality. Food Name Quality Rating Price Canine Formula Taste of the Wild A Check Price Wilderness Blue Buffalo High Protein Dry Adult Dog Food A Check Price Merrick Grain-Free Dry Dog Food A Check Price Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets - Sweet Potato and Fish A- Check Price Wellness Complete Health Natural Dog Food A- Check Price More on this later! Count The Calories! You need to know how much you should feed your dog! After all, you don’t want to starve him or make him really fat! In order to estimate the number of calories your doggy will need to have every day, you first should know your furry friend’s ideal weight. But, do keep in mind that these numbers are based on the average weights! Don’t panic! I feel that the best way to find out the ideal weight of your doggy friend is by simply asking your vet! This is probably the most appropriate method. However, if you’re impatient... The average weight of a Pitbull is around 45 pounds. But do keep in mind that Pitbulls have a large range of ‘ideal’ weight. You must be wondering why. Well, I’ll tell you… When you say ‘Pitbull’ it describes not one or two, but three breeds! Namely: [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] the Staffordshire bull terrier [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] the American Staffordshire terrier [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] American pit bull terrier But, do keep in mind that this 45 lbs is on an average. A full-grown pitbull needs about 1,100 kcals a day. A senior citizen Pitbull may need fewer calories, like about roughly 875 calories because of the decline in the dog’s activity. So, what if your dog is the hyperactive kind? Well, your hyperactive doggy friend will, obviously, need to get in a lot more of those calories! It could be even 1,700 calories! What about puppies, then? Well, feeding a baby pit bull is a different thing altogether. The Yin and The Yang! You must be wondering why I’ve talked so much about the weight thing. Well, I’ll explain. The problem is that fat obese pit bull will most probably face serious health issues. The good thing is that Pitbulls are in no way genetically predisposed to gaining weight like crazy! But, there’s a problem. Dogs have an insatiable appetite for food. And Pitbulls are no exceptions! So, it can be a little tricky when you try to keep your doggy friend’s diet in check. Now, like a fat human, a fat pit bull will also have a higher risk of getting some diseases when you compare it to a fit and healthy pit. The diseases include a cocktail of diabetes, heart diseases, poor liver functioning, etc. They are probably the most prominent amongst fat or heavy pit bulls. Oh, and added to all that, your dog may even suffer from heat intolerance. Which means that you’d have to install an AC in your dog’s kennel! What I’m boiling down to is that you should keep a strict check your dog’s diet right from the start so that you don’t even give obesity a chance! Doggy Workouts Via : http://www.nexercise.com/ You know what doctors say to fat humans, right? “Go for a walk”. Well, that applies to your doggy friend, too! If you feed your doggy friend the right amount, you should also try and keep your dog healthy by making him burn all those calories. The good thing is that pitbulls are strong and athletic dogs, primed for any kind of activity. Chances are that your doggy friend would love the exercise! So, what to do!? Well, there are a lot of ways in the book that can help bump up the exercise routine of your doggy. Some of them are things that your dog (or any dog!) would love like a retrieval games, obstacle courses, going for walk, runs, or even swims! (In the summer!) If your dog is the indoor type, you can use a treadmill for those walks he loves. Think of it this way: You, too get a workout buddy. #SummerShredding? So, you can finally live an active lifestyle (which you’ve been craving!) by taking your doggy on hikes, for a run on the beach, or anything else that you can think of! And by the end of it, you and your doggy friend would both be less fat! (No, you’re not fat!) Cool, right? Now that I’ve talked so much about obesity, there’s actually another side to the story. Underfeeding: The Innocent Silent Killer Most of the Pitbull owners tend to portion-control their doggy’s food, with the best intentions, of course! Since obesity is a big threat… What does this mean? The thing is that this restriction could actually be harming your puppy’s health. You may end up not feeding enough food to your doggy and an underweight pitbull may develop a wide variety of other problems like gastrointestinal problems or several illnesses. So? Well, your pit bull’s weight dropping to an extremely unhealthy level may be an indicator of a larger problem, like the presence of a worm, parasite or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) So I advise you to take your doggy friend to the vet if you’ve been observing significant weight loss in your pooch. But, don’t panic! Your doggy friend may be skinny because of other environmental influences. If you’ve adopted your dog from a shelter or from another home, then the reason of your dog’s weight may be also be caused due to the lack of food or unusual eating habits that the dog may have developed during puppyhood. Nurse Your Underweight Pit Bull Back to a Healthy Weight If you’ve got a malnourished pit bull, then it’s really important to nurse your doggy friend back to the healthy weight range. But, you’ve got to do it in a way that helps protect your dog’s overall health. Don’t just give the dog too much food as he stares at you blankly as is saying, “What do you want me to with this, human!?” That’d do no good. I’d probably do some damage... Instead, you should follow a few steps: Step 1: Call The Vet If you’ve adopted a sweet (but emaciated) doggy to your family, then the first thing that you should be doing is scheduling an appointment with the veterinarian. Prevention is better than cure! The vet will strike off any medical causes to your doggy’s weight. Apart from that, the vet will also help create a proper diet chart specially designed for your doggy friend to get him healthy again. Step 2: At Home Care If you’ve got the green light from the vet, you need to then start increasing the quatity of food your doggy friend takes in one day in a careful manner. I’ve got a trick for you! I feel that a better way to increase your dog’s food intake is by adding to the serving portion of your doggy’s favourite dog food you give to your dog a little every day. Or more treats! You can keep doing this until your doggy friend reaches his ideal range of weight. But, do keep in mind that since you’re feeding your doggy friend a little extra, you’ll also have to add a bit more exercise to your doggy’s routine. Wait, what!? Yes, I know what you’re thinking, “This is counter-productive”. And I also know that if you do this, it’ll result in some of the calories getting burnt. But, bear with me! Adding more exercise means that your dog will be able to maintain the healthy functionality of its heart and its lungs. As a bonus, you may help your friend build some muscles! Macronutrients: The Things That Count! I’ll say one thing. And you can quote me on this. It is important to know that your pit needs a hell lot of meat and protein sources in his diet. And I’ve got some reasons of my own for saying this. [icon name="arrow-circle-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Protein First of all, your doggy friend has a lot of muscles in his body. And, animals that need to maintain this muscle mass also need some adequate amount of protein. That’s why you see bodybuilders taking protein every way that they can. The second thing is that pits are active dogs, and as active dogs, they tend to require more protein in their diets than non-active ones. And finally, pits are kind of prone to a number of very serious, and sometimes fatal health issues that which could have been prevented by feeding them a high in protein, a low in grain diet. So what;s the quantity of protein that I should be feeding my doggy friend? Well, if you think that an amount of 25% of protein is adequate for a Pitbull, like the other dogs, then, you’ve got another thing coming! For pits, you need to aim higher. The ideal amount of protein for a Pit bull is 40% [icon name="arrow-circle-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] The Carbs Now that we’ve got the department of protein covered, it’s time to talk about carbs! Pit bulls, like any other dog, just love eating. In fact, when hungry, they just gulp their food down instead of chewing it! As you may know, that could cause few different problems, including a cocktail of obesity mixed with other issues. So, when feeding your pitbull, you may just want to dog foods high on carbohydrates. Don’t just skip feeding carbs, though! Make sure that you don’t load your doggy friend up on just carbs. I’d advise you to avoid grains as they’re notorious for causing more added problems. [icon name="arrow-circle-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Fats! Well, you must be thinking that fat is the enemy. It’s not! Pit bulls need a good source of the good kind of fats, but that being said, they’re not they type of breed that needs extra of them. Anyhow, you needn’t worry about this. Most of the dog foods available in markets have good fat sources (and percentage!) in them. But don’t worry! This fat content is just enough to be sure that your doggy’s food has one source of fats, like flax or fish. Keeping A Check On Your Pit Bull’s Food! You know how dogs just eat anything and everything that they want, right? And when it comes to food, they just eat all the food you give them in a matter of seconds! Well, that’s exactly why you should keep an eye on the amount of food that your doggy’s been consuming. But, how!? Well, I feel that keeping your doggy friend on a feeding schedule is probably the best way. You should also keep in mind that the number of meals you provide your doggy friend will depend upon his age. This means that if you’ve got a little puppy on your hands, you should give him some dry, soft food twice or even thrice a day. This’ll ensure that your puppy grows to its proper and actual mature size. There’s more. When your little baby pit bull is weaned completely, you should still feed the little guy twice or thrice a day. That’s because, at this stage, you should give your little furball with good and Excellent-quality puppy food curated for the needs of large breed dogs. You should continue this schedule for at least a year, or until your doggy friend reaches the one year mark. When your pitbull becomes an adult doggy, you can feed him one time (or maybe two times) a day. But, keep in mind that if you choose to serve your doggy two meals, be sure that you make each meal out to be exactly half of the daily food allowance. I’m asking you to do this because if you don’t keep track of this stuff, you could easily end up overfeeding your doggy friend! Oh, and feeding your dog one time a day is not exactly a bed of roses either! Some dogs just hate it. They’re anxious and whiny if they happen to only get food one time a day. Others just love it. On the flipside, one meal a day makes it a lot easier to keep your puppy’s health in check, more so if he’s an obese one! Feeding Pit Bulls With Health Issues Well, like every living thing on this planet, Pit Bulls, too could have some health-related problems. And, it’s important to keep these problems in mind when you’re feeding them! I’ve covered a few health problems in this section, but do make sure that you visit the vet before making any changes to your doggy’s diet. And, also keep in mind that the vet knows your dog the best. ● All About The Allergies For a lot of different reasons, pit bulls tend to be prone to certain coat and skin problems, and most of such problems have just one underlying cause: allergies. So, you should keep in mind these allergies when feeding your doggy friend. Before going to the vet, you can simply start by avoiding foods that are known to trigger allergic reactions in other dogs, so that you can at least single out the cause. These ingredients commonly include corn, wheat, and potatoes. ● Bloating or Gastric Torsion This is something very serious and important. A bloat (or Gastric torsion), happens when your doggy’s stomach twists in an awkward manner on itself which stops the process releasing gasses. This can cause bloating of extreme levels and can even kill. If you observe the symptoms of a bloat, just rush to the vetenarian to keep your furry friend safe. The thing is that pitbulls are at a high risk for developing this type of a bloat as they tend to just gulp down anything and everything! What Should You Do About This!? Well, we have few things that you can do. Let’s talk about them, shall we? [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] First of all, you should avoid all kinds of grains. That’s because grains can cause your dog to be...gassy. Especially during the digestion process. To compensate for this, you can up the protein content in your dog’s food instead. Carbohydrates from slow-burning protein and carb sources for example, lentils are also a better alternative. [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Secondly, instead of giving your dog one huge meal, try and space out the meals in the day, to make sure that he doesn’t eat way too much. Feeding twice is a more popular choice, but, you can feed your doggy up to four meals as well. [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] And finally, let your dog rest after he’s just eaten. Don’t let him get way too excited! That’s because exercising shakes up your doggy’s stomach which in turn, releases some more gasses in your dog’s already gassy stomach. This exponentially increases the chances of getting a stomach twist. So, make sure you’ve got nap time right after food time! ● Elbow & Hip Issues The thing with large and active breeds is that they usually have some joint problems. Since the pitbull is both, large and active, you can add two and two… This may happen with age, or if your doggy romps around. But, obesity makes this worse. And that’s totally under your control! All you need to do is: [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Make sure that you aren’t overfeeding your doggy [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Invest in dog foods with a higher content of protein and produce—which are both rich in nutrients and help maintain weight The Best Food For Pitbulls Available Right Now! Now, if you’re just too lazy to read food labels for your doggy, I have a few recommendations for you! I’ve picked out some really good products which have been tested time and again by a lot of Pitbull owners. I’ve made a little table for you so that you can have an overview of the products that I’ve picked out for your doggy friend. Don’t forget to thank me in the comments! Food Name Protein Fat Carbs Our Rating Canine Formula Taste of the Wild 32% 17% 43% Wilderness Blue Buffalo High Protein Dry Adult Dog Food 31% 33% 36% Merrick Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 36% 39% 25% Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets – Sweet Potato and Fish 22% 25% 53% Wellness Complete Health Natural Dog Food 38% 13% 41% Now, let’s talk about all these in detail. You should also keep in mind that it’s not just the ingredient quality which matters. We should try to make a rough estimate of the food’s meat content before thinking of buying it. Let’s begin! #1 Taste of the Wild, Canine Formula Via amazon.com When you look at this food’s ingredients, you’d feel that this, too is a good choice for your doggy friend. Let’s know more about this, shall we? Well, this product is known to contain: [skillwrapper type="bar"] [skill title_background="#f7a53b" bar_foreground="#f7a53b" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="32" title="Protein"] [skill title_background="#ef4c4c" bar_foreground="#ef4c4c" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="17" title="Fat"] [skill title_background="#6b2506" bar_foreground="#6b2506" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="43" title="Carbohydrates"] [/skillwrapper] The fat-protein ratio is about 57%. This product also contains above-average levels of protein and fat but contains some below average levels of carbs. This is perfect for you if your dog is older or...lazy! When you take into account the protein content in garbanzo beans, yeast, pea products, and flaxseed it makes it a type of kibble which contains moderate amounts of meat. The Pros: [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average protein [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Average level of carbs [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Moderate amount of meat The Cons: [icon name="exclamation-triangle" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average fat So, what does this mean? Well, I feel that the Taste of the Wild is a good plant-based dog food and it contains moderate quantities of named meats. Read More Reviews #2 Wilderness Blue Buffalo High Protein Dry Adult Dog Food Via amazon.com Wilderness Blue Buffalo is also a great pick for your Pit Bull. Let’s talk about it in a little detail to know why… Ready? Let’s talk macros! [skillwrapper type="bar"] [skill title_background="#f7a53b" bar_foreground="#f7a53b" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="34" title="Protein"] [skill title_background="#ef4c4c" bar_foreground="#ef4c4c" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="17" title="Fat"] [skill title_background="#6b2506" bar_foreground="#6b2506" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="41" title="Carbohydrates"] [/skillwrapper] This dog food has an above average amount of protein, a near-average amount of fat, but below-average amount of carbs in it. So, I feel it's better suited for older or less active dogs. Looking at the protein content in pea protein, quinoa, peas, chia seed, and alfalfa this still contains a notable amount of real meat. The Pros: [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average protein [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Less fat [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Notable amount of meat The Cons: [icon name="exclamation-triangle" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Below average carbs I recommended this product. Read More Reviews #3 Merrick Grain-Free Dry Dog Food Via amazon.com This is the final one on my list! When we look just at the ingredients, Merrick Grain-Free Dog Food is an above average dry dog food product. Let’s talk about the macros! [skillwrapper type="bar"] [skill title_background="#f7a53b" bar_foreground="#f7a53b" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="39" title="Protein"] [skill title_background="#ef4c4c" bar_foreground="#ef4c4c" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="17" title="Fat"] [skill title_background="#6b2506" bar_foreground="#6b2506" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="36" title="Carbohydrates"] [/skillwrapper] Well, let’s translate this to something you can understand. The product contains an almost average level of protein, near average fat, and below-average carbs when we compare it to other dog food. When we single out the actual protein you get from the animals, it’s of a significant level, which is great! The Pros: [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Average protein [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Less fat [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Significant amount of meat The Cons: [icon name="exclamation-triangle" class="" unprefixed_class=""] None! What does this mean? Merrick Grain-Free Dog Food is a great meat-based food for your Pitbull! Read More Reviews #4 Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets - Sweet Potato and Fish Via amazon.com If we look at the ingredients alone, then, Orijen is one of the best foods available for your Pit Bull! There’s a problem, though. It’s not just the ingredient quality that matters. This means that we also should try to make a rough estimate of the food’s meat content before rating it. Let’s talk about that... This food contains the following: [skillwrapper type="bar"] [skill title_background="#f7a53b" bar_foreground="#f7a53b" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="22" title="Protein"] [skill title_background="#ef4c4c" bar_foreground="#ef4c4c" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="25" title="Fat"] [skill title_background="#6b2506" bar_foreground="#6b2506" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="53" title="Carbohydrates"] [/skillwrapper] This means that this food contains above-average protein and carbs and below-average fat when you go and compare it to other foods available in the market. In fact, even when we single out the protein in the flaxseed and potato this food still has a limited amount of meat in it. The Pros: [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average protein [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average carbs [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Below average fat The Cons: [icon name="exclamation-triangle" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Limited amount of meat So, what does this mean? Well, I feel that LID, a good plant-based dog food which uses limited sources of animal protein. I recommended this to everyone! Read More Reviews #5 Wellness CORE Natural Grain-Free Dog Food Via amazon.com When it comes to judging a food by its ingredients, Wellness Natural Dog food is an above-average kibble. Let’s get into more detail The food contains: [skillwrapper type="bar"] [skill title_background="#f7a53b" bar_foreground="#f7a53b" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="38" title="Protein"] [skill title_background="#ef4c4c" bar_foreground="#ef4c4c" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="13" title="Fat"] [skill title_background="#6b2506" bar_foreground="#6b2506" bar_background="#eeeeee" percent="41" title="Carbohydrates"] [/skillwrapper] The numbers simply suggest that this product has above average amount of protein, an average amount of fat, and below average amount carbs when we compare it to any other dog food in the market. Singling out the protein content in flaxseed and legumes, Wellness dog food still has a significant amount of meat in it. The Pros: [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Above average protein [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Less fat [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Average carbs [icon name="check" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Significant amount of meat The Cons: [icon name="exclamation-triangle" class="" unprefixed_class=""] None! This is one of the good foods available in the market for your Pitbull. Read More Reviews So, What Should I Keep In Mind? Pit Bulls are smart and doggys and love to play around and have an insatiable appetite for food! So much so that they can get morbidly obese. You need to keep track of their diet and exercise! But before all that, you should how to pick out best foods for your dog! And I hope that this article explained that to you in detail! Because of their large size, Pit Bulls need to have healthy blends of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in their diets. But, it’s not the calories that matter. Your doggy needs a balanced diet and so, he needs a balanced amount of carbs, fats, and proteins. Here are some dog foods that I recommend: [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets - Sweet Potato and Fish: A good food source for active Pit Bulls [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Canine Formula Taste of the Wild: This is suitable for pitbulls that have food allergies [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Wilderness Blue Buffalo High Protein Dry Adult Dog Food: A good source of protein for your pitbull! [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Wellness Complete Health Natural Dog Food: A complete and hearty meal for your pitbull [icon name="arrow-right" class="" unprefixed_class=""] Merrick Grain-Free Dry Dog Food: Probably the best food available for Pit Bulls I hope that this article gave you some insight into what you should be feeding your Pitbull! 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