My male, red sheeb is nearly 10 months old, 16 lbs and not likely to grow too much larger, conforms to breed standard, and is fairly athletic, getting 4–6 hours of exercise daily. I am considering a home-cooked diet to control the dog's nutritional intake and mitigate the risk of disease caused by factory error. When I search the internet for "shiba inu nutritional requirements" or "shiba inu home-cooked diet" I receive many unhelpful results, full of truisms like "shiba inus need lots of protein!" (as if that wasn't obvious).
I am considering either a fully or a partially (mixed with retail kibble) home-made diet. What nutritional requirements do I need to fulfill for long-term health? With which foods can I meet those requirements? And, are there any good resources I can learn more from (as my searches have proven fruitless)?
I am looking for specific quantities of specific vitamins, proteins, carbs, and other nutrients that I need to provide daily for long term health and happiness. Obviously, his current physiology is my primary focus, but I am concerned about lifetime nutrition as well.
