Cognitive health Archives

May 17, 2023

Cognitive health and behaviour

Cognitive health refers to the health of our dog’s physical brain as well as their mind. Their cognitive health is affected by diet, training, age, environment, breed and genetics. Your dog’s hedonic budget will give you an overview of how daily activities impact your dog's mental health and well-being. Your dog will behave in accordance with their cognitive health, which means good cognitive health results in good behaviour. But how do we promote good cognitive health and in turn wanted behaviour?

What is the best dog food?

Selecting the right food for our furry companion is one of the most important decisions we make in regards to their health. Whether you provide your dog with dry food, wet food, raw food or home-cooked food - the healthiest diet should ensure all the nutrients needed for growth, maintenance, repair and general well-being. Malnutrition occurs in cases where the dog receives an unbalanced diet. Prevention is better than cure, and a wholesome, balanced diet combined with regular exercise, love and care can maintain our dog’s health from puppyhood through to “the golden age”.

Food for your dog’s cognitive health

Physical stimuli through playtime and training will benefit your dog's mental health. Equally important is to provide your dog with a healthy diet to support brain function from puppy to senior. Nutrients like antioxidants, protein, probiotics and Omega 3 play an important role in brain development as well as cognitive health and should be a part of your dog’s daily diet.