How to feed a short-haired fox terrier? For people who have never been exposed to dogs, the first question is what to feed the dog? How to feed it? Today the editor will tell you about it!

1. Types of dog food

　—— There are two main categories of dog food: dry food and canned food. The other type is snack biscuits, deodorized biscuits, beef jerky, etc. The main nutritional components of various brands are similar. The ones with higher prices have special food formulas and have different considerations for various ages and varieties. You can compare them in advance. According to the age of growth, let the dog eat dog food suitable for it. Young dogs eat puppy dogs, adult dogs eat adult dogs, old dogs eat old dogs, and fat dogs eat fat dogs. Don’t confuse them to avoid getting too fat or too thin. The nutritional content of dry food is relatively stable and average. Dogs can clean up dental calculus and relieve itching by chewing. But if you have a problem with urinary stones, try to avoid eating dry food unless it is a prescription feed for stones. Canned foods also have different nutritional content depending on their price. High-priced cans are made of better materials; low-priced cans are mostly made of a lot of unshredded offal. The advantage is that the vitamin content is less likely to be lost and the palatability is better. The disadvantage is that there is a lot of meat and the bowel movement is difficult. The smell is strong, and if you eat it for a long time, you will easily develop dental plaque. Dry food is not as tasty as canned food, but it is easier to digest and absorb, and bowel movements are less smelly.

　——Snacks can be used as rewards for life training and basic training when the dog does something right. Don’t give the snacks that people eat to dogs often, as this can easily spoil its appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cakes, it is better to avoid these desserts as they are prone to tooth decay. Having gastrointestinal problems can also make you gain weight easily. After eating too much sweet food, the biggest problem is that the dog loses his appetite for dinner.

2. Different types of dogs have different weights

　——When puppies are born, they eat breast milk; when they are weaned, you can start feeding them liquid food, canned meat mixed with warm boiled water to make a paste, or young dry food soaked in water until soft. At two months old, you can start eating puppy food.

　—— Large dogs are big and grow quickly. You can add some calcium powder and other nutrients to their meals, but they must be taken according to the doctor's instructions and the recommendations in the instructions. Some people raise large fighting dogs and like to feed them raw meat to let them get used to blood. This is very dangerous because uncooked meat is dangerous. Secondly, after getting used to eating raw meat, it may be harmful to people when the owner forgets to feed it or abandons it. Many incidents of dogs attacking people are caused by this.

3. Frequency and time of feeding

　——The number of feedings per day is roughly as follows: from weaning to three months of age: three to four times three to sixMonths old: two to three times Six months to one year old: two times One year old and above: The time of feeding once and twice can match your work and rest time, but it is not just feeding, you also need to consider walking the dog after meals And time for toileting, urinating, cleaning the potty, and washing dishes. Wash the bowl immediately after a meal to prevent the residue from attracting rats, cockroaches, and ants, or leaving too much food left to rot in the sun and rain. At the same time, remove the bowl to prevent it from getting bored and playing with the bowl or even chewing it. As for how much to feed, usually follow the instructions, and then adjust according to whether there is any leftover from the last meal.

4. Considerations when buying imported food

　——When buying imported food, try to find one with Chinese descriptions and the importer’s phone number. Because the canned dry food that comes across the ocean may have expired, smelly, or become moldy. If it's damp or infested with insects, ask the boss to return or replace it immediately, no need to be polite. After opening, it must be stored properly, the cans should be placed in the refrigerator, and the dry food should be sealed. When buying for the first time, don’t buy too much. You can buy two or three kinds in small quantities to see how the puppy reacts after eating them, including palatability. The degree of digestion and absorption, and the shape of the excrement. Each variety says that its product is the best, cheap and big, so you might as well ask doctors and experienced people for advice.

5. How much is appropriate to eat

—— Feed your dog only 70% full food, don’t overdo it, and let him lick the bowl with satisfaction. If he eats too much and runs and jumps after the meal, he will easily vomit it out intact. For puppies kept in cages all year round, eating is their rare entertainment, so they will be as greedy as a starving ghost. Don't be fooled by them into thinking they are really hungry. But a dog that always eats not enough, does not move much, and has poor excretion may be really sick, and it is best to take it to see a doctor. When changing your dog's food, don't change it all at once. Mix in half of the new food each time, try it for two or three days, gradually increase the new amount, and then use the new food after a week. Only in this way can the dog's digestive system adapt, otherwise it will be prone to diarrhea. Many people think that dogs just want to chew bones. In fact, chewing bones can easily block the dog's intestines, make it constipated, cause vomiting and reduce appetite. In particular, avoid chicken bones, as they are small and brittle and can easily clog the esophagus and pierce the gastrointestinal tract. When feeding, be sure to give plenty of water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled or boiled water, as their intestines and stomach do not care about these.

　——In short, feeding at regular times, quantitatively and at fixed points will make the puppy happy and the whole family happy.