Introduction to the Akita Dog

The ancestors of the Akita Dog are called mountain hunting dogs and come from Japan. At present, there are mainly two types: Japanese Akita Inu and American Akita Inu. In fact, the development history of the American Akita can be traced back to the Japanese Akita dog. Because in 1937, the American female writer Helen received two Akita puppies as gifts. These were the first two Akita dogs to cross the ocean to the United States. At the same time, after World War II, American soldiers also brought Akita dogs back to the United States and continued to train them based on their own knowledge, thus forming the American Akita dog that is different from the Japanese Akita dog.
The Japanese Akita is a sharp-mouthed dog. It has a lot of strength, a very strong body, and is one of the breeds that likes to exercise very much. Akitas are very loyal to their owners. In the movie "Hachiko", which has touched many people, the dog owner is an Akita dog. In addition to being a family pet dog, the Akita can also be domesticated into an excellent police dog. Therefore, it has a high social status in Japan and is called the "national dog."

Akita Dog Feeding: Feeding Method

The daily feed for Akita Dogs should contain about 500 grams of meat food, and then add an equal amount of vegetarian feed, such as oatmeal and biscuits. etc. The best meat to prepare is lean meat, mutton, beef, etc. with less fat content. And it needs to be cooked with love letters first, cut into small pieces and mixed with cooked vegetarian feed before giving it to Akita dogs.

In addition to making their own, parents can also choose professional pet dog food. The regular dog food currently on the market is made according to the nutritional needs of dogs for physical growth, and the brands and varieties of dog food are also very rich. Parents can choose a suitable one based on the actual physical condition of the Akita dog, feed it on time every day, and at the same time mix it with some fresh vegetables, meat and other foods to balance the nutrition of the food.

There are many things that Akita dogs can eat, and there are also many foods that they cannot eat. For example, onions and garlic used by humans, irritating foods such as peppers, mustard, excessive salt, etc. In addition, foods such as raw meat, chilled fish and shrimp are not suitable for Akita dogs to eat. At the same time, people’s favorite snacks such as chocolate and other foods containing theobromine and caffeine are not suitable for Akita dogs.

Of course, expired, rotten, and other pet food. For example, pet cat food, rat food, rabbit food, etc. are not suitable for Akita dogs. It should be noted that an appropriate amount of animal liver has a good effect in supplementing the vitamin A of the dog's body. However, excessive consumption of animal liver will cause vitamin A poisoning in Akita dogs, which will not only have no benefit but also cause great harm to the dog's body. .

Raising Akita Dogs: Daily Life

A good environment for a pet has a great impact on itself. The kennel must be washed and dried frequently, because Akita’s skin resistance is not particularly good, allergic dermatitis, sebumAdenitis and canine herpes virus disease are common diseases in this dog, so be sure to ensure that its living environment is clean.

Similarly, pets’ dinner plates should also be cleaned and disinfected frequently. If they are not cleaned for a long time, bacteria can easily breed, especially in the summer, which is the high incidence period of various parasitic diseases. Therefore, it is best to do it yourself. Prepare disinfectant and disinfect dinner plates and sleeping mats regularly.

Akita is a type of dog that is relatively easy to train. As long as you are reminded repeatedly, it will remember it over time. When training Akita, your attitude should not be too bad, your tone should be calm, and you should not scare it. If trained properly, it will definitely become an excellent family dog.