The transition from Bichon Frize to dog food should be slow

Don’t believe too much in the recommended food intake on the dog food packaging. How much should a Bichon Frize bear eat every day? Although there are recommendations on the pet food packaging, how much should be eaten in a day? , but there is no certain standard for the amount of food each pet should eat. And different Bichon Frize dogs have different appetites: for example, adult Bichon Frize dogs eat more than puppies, pregnant Bichon Frize dogs also eat more than when they are not pregnant, and Bichon Frize dogs with high activity levels also need to eat more. .

The safest way is to pay more attention to the eating situation of the bear dog. If every meal is eaten by the bear dog, there will be no adverse reactions and the urine will be normal. Then this is the meal. At the same time, when the dog owner changes the dog food to a bib, it cannot be updated immediately. Under normal circumstances, it is best to gradually change foods within 10 days. Eating too quickly can cause gastrointestinal upset in your bear dog.

Add or reduce the amount of food to the bichon by no more than 1/10 of the original feeding amount

The weight of the bichon changes greatly during puppyhood and pregnancy, so it is recommended to adjust it every two weeks The amount of feeding at one time should not be increased or decreased too suddenly. It is recommended that the amount of each increase or decrease should not exceed 1/10 of the original feeding amount. In addition, when changing foods, the owner must pay attention to the characteristics of the new food. Recommended feeding amount. The energy density (calories per cup/can) of various brands of food is different. This is also the main reason for determining the amount of feeding. Some foods with higher energy density do not need to be fed in large amounts.

How to replace Bichon Frize dog food

The cycle of changing dog food. It usually takes more than 10 days to replace the old brand with a new brand for Bichon Frize dogs. Before feeding, mix the new dog food and the current homemade food (or other brands of pet food) evenly, and then gradually increase the proportion of the new dog food every day until it is completely replaced with the new dog food. Add or subtract 10% every day, so that 100% of the dog food can be replaced by the tenth day. Don't change dog food too quickly. Bichon dogs like food that becomes familiar to them and are very sensitive to new food. This is because the various enzymes in your dog’s digestive tract need to adjust to changes in food composition and nutrients.
If the food is changed quickly, it may take 2-3 days for these enzymes to complete their adjustment process, which may cause abnormal food digestion and indigestion.