Is Chow Chow easy to raise?

1) Like other dogs, Chow Chow will lose hair twice a year, and will lose hair severely when it reaches adulthood. At this time, combing should be done more frequently.
2) Unless there are special reasons, lions should not bathe too frequently; it is best to bathe Chow Chow no more than two to three times a year.
3) The Chow Chow is very affectionate towards its owner, is very affectionate towards the owner, is friendly, close and loyal to the owner.
4) Chow Chow is a kind of dog that is not really obedient. Sometimes it is very independent, but people can hug and play with it, and even modify its behavior with the tone of voice.
5) Chow Chow performs particularly well as a puppy, so many people ignore its training. Therefore, their unique personalities will not show up until they become adults, so they are more difficult to tame. The Chow needs a strong and stubborn master, and this person is the master that the Chow recognizes.

What do Chow Chows eat

1. What do Chow Chows like to eat?

Chow Chows eat spicy food, dog food or Dog food is fine. Dog food is a mixture of grains, meat, eggs, and vegetables (steamed or boiled), not salt. The Chow Chow likes to eat a lot of food. It likes to eat sausages, braised pork, watermelon, and animal livers. However, it cannot always be fed according to the Chow Chow's preference, and it cannot eat more of these foods.
Before four months, Chow Chow’s favorite thing to eat was dog food, including chicken and beef flavor.

2. What Chow Chows cannot eat

1) Four kinds of fruits that Chow Chows must not eat: grapes, star fruits, pineapples and mangoes! The most dangerous among them are grapes, which can cause acute renal failure, and mangoes Cause skin allergies, and star fruits and pineapples can also make dogs sick.
2) Chow Chow should not be fed too much meat, otherwise Chow Chow is prone to skin problems.

3. What kind of dog food should Chow Chow eat?

Small Chow Chows have poor gastrointestinal function, so dog food is the most suitable food for them. Most puppies can eat hard, special dog food by the time they are 2 months old. If puppies are not used to eating for a period of time, they can be softened with boiled water, milk or soup before feeding. Today’s dogs are very happy and have a variety of dog food to choose from. The dog food on the market is divided into bagged dry dog ​​food and canned dog food that contains more meat. Dry dog ​​food is made from a variety of raw materials and has stable and average nutritional content. Canned dog food is mainly made of meat, which dogs prefer to eat.
Dry dog ​​food is clean, easy to digest, and can remove and prevent dental calculus. Because canned dog food contains meat and has high vitamin content, it makes the dog grow quickly, but it will make the dog's feces smelly and produce dental calculus. From the price point of view, dry dog ​​food is cheaper than canned dog food. It is recommended to feed the two kinds of dog food together. However, if it is too troublesome, feeding only dry dog ​​food will not affect the dog's health. There is also a kind of biscuit-type dog snacks or jerky, which can be used as prizes when training dogs, and the price is relatively high.

Raising Chow Chow at various stages

1) Raising Chow Chow puppies

Puppies are weaned about 6 weeks after they are born, and can eat normal food from now on. , but within 1 to 6 months after birth, it should be fed 3 to 4 times a day. From weaning to about 3 months, feeding times should be set at 7:00 am, 12:00 am, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm, four times a day. From the fifth to the eighth month of life, puppies can eat three times in the morning, noon and evening. During this time, the puppies are fed approximately one-third to one-half of the adult diet. In the months from 2 to 3 months after weaning to within 3 months, the puppy's food composition will determine its lifelong eating habits. If you plan to continue raising your dog with special dog food in the future, you must allow it to adapt to the taste of the special dog food during this period of time.
The gastrointestinal function of small Chow Chows is relatively poor, so dog food is the most suitable food for them. When a Chow gets older, it is too expensive to always eat dog food. You can make homemade dog food for your dog. To change the taste, you can use cornmeal, carrots, cabbage, eggs, beef salt, and egg and beef soup to make noodles. , then knead it into a ball and steam it in a pot for 15 minutes.

2) Feeding of adult Chow Chow

After one year old, although many people feed Chow Chow twice a day, in fact, feeding Chow Chow once a day is enough. Feeding times should be as fixed as possible. For once-a-day feedings, it is recommended to feed at night, as animals usually like to lie down and sleep after eating. The most recommended adult dog food is "moderate amounts of vitamins and protein." It should be mixed with warm water (not gravy).
Good sources of protein are: eggs, rice, country cheese, and a small spoonful of meat (but not too much, as too much meat can do more harm than good). The most common thing fed is rice. Rice is great for their digestive system and makes their coat shiny.

3) Feeding of elderly Chow Chow

The digestive system of elderly dogs gradually declines, and food that is easy to chew, digest and absorb should be provided to the elderly Chow Chow. Compared with their youth, older dogs need to eat smaller meals more often and provide them with enough water. For older dogs, more attention should be paid to controlling the salt in food. In order to prevent constipation, elderly dogs should be provided with more vegetables and fruits. Excessive consumption of ice cream can put a strain on the heart and digestive system of older dogs. Special food for aging dogs should be selected with a balanced proportion of various nutrients and added various vitamins and anti-aging ingredients.