Pay attention to the diet in dog care

1. Adjust the diet:

The dog's diet should be changed gradually, and the transition should take one week, so that the animal's taste, digestion and metabolism can Adaptation, and the intestinal microorganisms of dogs can adapt to the food eaten better than the intestinal microorganisms of humans, so they can restore their functions to digest new foods.

2. Regular feeding:

The pleasure of a dog is to eat the same plate of food at the same time and place every day. The number of meals depends on the dog's physiological state.

3. Dog food selection:

Choosing dog food is very important. Nutritional balance should be taken into consideration, and there are two criteria for choosing food suitable for dogs: age (puppy, adult, middle-aged or senior), level of physical or physiological activity (active, sporting and breeding dogs) and size ( small, medium or large).

Pay attention to feeding when caring for dogs

1. Drinking water:

Give your dog cold water suitable for drinking at any time, and change the water frequently, averaging per kilogram of body weight per day Consume at least 60 ml of water. Newborn dogs, pregnant dogs, lactating dogs or dogs in hot climates will consume more water.

2. Control the amount of food:

The amount of food per portion depends on the animal’s daily energy requirements and the calories contained in the food. Serving sizes should be recalculated frequently to prevent obesity and should be adjusted as the dog's weight changes.

3. Balanced diet:

Whether the food is homemade or commercial, it should contain all the nutrients the dog needs, in sufficient amounts and in appropriate proportions of various nutrients, consistent with the dog’s size (small, medium or large dog breeds), physiological state (maintenance, breeding, exercise), age (puppies, adult dogs, middle-aged dogs or senior dogs), and the proportions should be adapted to the sick state when necessary.

4. Proper feeding:

The method of feeding is as important as the ingredients in the food. When feeding commercial food, the merchant's instructions must be strictly followed.

Pay attention to cleanliness in dog care

Cleanliness is very important when raising dogs. Opened canned dog food, fresh food or thawed food should be refrigerated, while dry food should be packed in sealed bags. Store in a dry place. If the dog does not eat all the food, the remaining portion should be thrown away. The dog dish must be wiped every day.