A financial entrepreneur with World Financial Group, Gettysburg College graduate Derek Weigel enjoys hiking in his free time. Gettysburg graduate Derek Weigel often takes his dog on hikes, which requires planning and care.
If you’re taking a dog on a hike, think about nutrition for your smaller friend. The trail is no less demanding for a dog than a human, and long hikes require hydration and nutrition for both.
The best food for hiking dogs has at least 30-percent protein content and little grain. Meat-based foods tend to be the best. Grain-free dog food, however, is often more expensive than grain-based food.
If space or weight is an issue, puppy food can be a good substitute. Puppy food has more calories and better nutrition per ounce than adult dog food. While feeding a dog leftover camp food may be tempting, especially if the dog starts to beg, remember that a dog with an upset stomach is not a good traveling companion.
