Food

The health of your Basenji depends on your careful selection of premium commercial dog food that meets their individual requirements. Consider considerations including size, age, and activity level before making the decision. Choose items that include meat or proteins derived from meat as the first component and stay away from those that have a lot of fillers, artificial additives, or by-products. In this way, you can be certain that your Basenji is getting all the nutrients it needs.

Basenji's high energy levels and active personality make protein a top priority. If you want your dog to be healthy and strong, you should feed it a high-protein diet (around 20-30% protein). Meats such as chicken, turkey, beef, and fish are all good sources of protein and include a wide range of nutrients.

Basenjis need a modest quantity of healthy fats in addition to protein. To keep your dog active and healthy all over, including in its hair and skin, look for dog diets with a fat content of around 10-15%. Fish oil, flaxseed, and chicken fat are some of the good fats that may be found in this dish, which adds to its nutritional profile.

Basenjis may not get as much energy from carbs as other dog breeds, but they might still benefit from a diet rich in complex carbs.

Incorporate healthful grains such as sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oats into your dog's diet. With the addition of these complex carbs, together with the protein and fat, the nutritional profile becomes complete.

The last piece of advice for staying at a healthy weight is to watch meal sizes. Adjust the feeding instructions on the dog food container according to your Basenji's unique needs, taking into account his or her weight, amount of exercise, and metabolism. You can make a big difference in your Basenji's health and happiness by picking out and watching what they eat.