7 Foods You Should Add to Increase the Health of Your Boxer Dog

1.   Goat’s Milk

If your Boxer has problems with digesting Bovine milk, then you should consider giving it goat’s milk. Goat’s milk is highly digestible thanks to its small-sized molecules. Goat’s milk is also more hypoallergenic and tolerable than cow’s milk. This high in nutrient milk features naturally occurring probiotics that can help improve your dog’s digestive system. And the good thing about goat milk is that it offers all the benefits probiotics can provide in an easily digestible form. So, if your Boxer has digestive issues, you should give this milk a try! Milk can also help hydrate your pup. After all, most dogs are known for drinking less water.

2.   Eggs

An egg is a highly nutritious food that features a combination of high-quality fat and protein together with a wide range of minerals and vitamins. Eggs are affordable and very easy to feed. The yolk retains a huge percentage of the nutrients when served raw. And since dogs have no issue with raw egg bacteria, you can feed them scrambled, raw, hard-cooked, or soft-cooked eggs.

When consumed with their shells, eggs can be an almost complete source of nutrients. Eggs contain fatty acids, vitamin A, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin B12. Luckily, most dogs don’t mind eating eggs a few times per week. If you can’t feed your Boxer bones for a certain reason, you can feed them eggshells. Eggs shells are a great source of calcium.

3.   Kefir

Kefir is a fermented food that is loaded with beneficial yeast and probiotics that can help you eliminate pathogenic bacteria and yeast. Kefir has numerous health benefits, including increasing the population of beneficial bacteria in your dog’s system after taking antibiotics. If your pup has a frequent ear infection or is losing fur, it might have a problem with yeast overgrowth. Therefore, supplementing his food with kefir can be a great idea.

Kefir has numerous antifungal and antibacterial benefits, plus it can help with allergies, candidiasis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Traditionally, kefir was prepared using bovine milk, but it can also be made using goat or sheep’s milk. Kefir is also available in dairy-free versions that are made using almond or coconut milk. Kefir is filled with beneficial minerals and vitamins.

4.   Sardines

Sardine can be a great source of taurine and omega-3 fatty acids for your dog. And unlike the other fishes, sardine is small-sized and short-lived; therefore, it has fewer toxins. Sardine doesn’t consume other older fishes that have consumed too much toxin. The omega-3 acids can help improve your dog’s coat and skin while reducing inflammation and regulating its immunity. The omega-3 fatty acid can also improve the health of your dog’s brain, which is excellent for senior dogs and puppies. Other canned fish that you can feed your pooch include pink salmon and jack mackerel.

5. Pumpkin

Pumpkins have been considered an excellent supplement food for a while now and for a great reason! Different parts of a pumpkin have numerous health benefits. Pumpkin seeds produce certain oil that can promote the health of your dog’s urinary tract. Therefore, it’s ideal for pups with urinary incontinence. Pumpkin has high soluble fiber content; therefore, it can regulate digestion. Pumpkin can bulk up your dog’s stool if your noxer has fiber problems – if it has the runs or loosens its stool if your dog is constipating.

Pumpkins have a high amount of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Pumpkin is high in vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids and low in sodium. But make sure the pureed pumpkin you give your pooch has no spices or sugar.

6.   Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is a unique food with several health benefits. This medium-chain fatty acid can help keep your Boxer’s coat soft and shiny when fed daily. Coconut oil can help improve your dog’s brain function, gut health, weight loss, and even repel mosquitoes and ticks. You can even rub your Boxer’s dry, cracked paws with coconut oil to heal and moisturize them. Coconut oil can also help repel parasites. However, it shouldn’t be a replacement for all the other oils. If you give your dog fish or hemp oils, then you can simply rotate through them.

7.   Yogurt

Yogurt is another great inexpensive source of probiotics that is relatively easy to feed. But make sure you stick to the nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt since your Boxer doesn’t need the extra sugar present in the flavored yogurts. The probiotics present in yogurt can benefit all dogs, but they are more beneficial to Boxer’s digestive issues. Yogurt with more than just Lactobacillus acidophilus can offer more benefit to your dog’s digestive tract. You can also use yogurt with active and live cultures.