The teacupPomeraniandog is a dog breed that is relatively common in the teacup dog breed, but due to The teacup Pomeranian is small in size, and its physical fitness is different from that of the general Pomeranian, so there are still some differences between the teacup Pomeranian and the ordinary Pomeranian in feeding. In this article, the teacup pet network will share with you how teacup Pomeranian should be raised.
Types of dog food
There are two main types of dog food: dry food and canned food, and the other is large biscuits, deodorant biscuits, beef jerky, etc. Wait. The main nutritional components of various brands are similar, the price is high, and there are special food formulas. For various ages and variety, there are different considerations, which can be compared in advance. According to the growing age, let the dog eat the dog food that is suitable for him. Puppies eat puppies, adult dogs eat adult dogs, old dogs eat old dogs, fat dogs eat fat dogs, don't confuse them, so as not to be too fat or too thin. The nutritional content of dry food is relatively stable and average. From chewing, dogs can remove tartar and relieve itching. But if you have problems with urinary stones, try to avoid dry food unless it's a prescription diet for stones. According to the price of canned food, the nutrients are also different. High-priced canned food uses better materials; low-priced canned food is mostly unsmashed internal organs. The advantage is that the vitamin component is less likely to be lost, and the palatability is good. The disadvantage is that there is a lot of meat and bowel movements. The odor is strong, and it is easy to develop calculus after eating for a long time. Dry food is not as tasty as canned food, but it is easier to digest and absorb, and the bowel movement is not so smelly.
Treats can be used for life training and basic training when dog gets it right. Do not give the dog a snack that people eat, it will easily spoil its appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cake, these desserts are better to touch less, on the one hand, it is easy to tooth decay. Troubled stomach, on the one hand, it is easy to gain weight. After eating too much sweet, the biggest problem is that the dog has no appetite for dinner.
Different amounts
When the puppy is just born, it is fed with breast milk; when the puppy is weaned, it can be fed liquid food, canned meat and warm boiled water to make a paste , or the young and large dry food is heated and soaked in water. At two months old, you can start eating puppy food.
Large dogs are big and grow fast. You can add some calcium powder and other nutritional products to your meals, but you must take them according to the doctor's instructions and the recommendations in the instructions. Some people have large fighting dogs and like to feed them raw meat and get them used to blood, which is very dangerous; because undercooked meat is dangerous. Second, after eating raw meat, when the owner forgets to feed or abandons it, it may endanger people. Many incidents of dogs attacking people are due to this.
Number of feedings
The approximate number of feedings per day is as follows: After weaning to three months: three to four times Three to six months old: two to three times six months to six months One year old: Second time One year old or older: The time of one or two feedings can match your work and rest time, but it is not enough to feed the dog, and you should also consider walking the dog after meals and taking large, urinating, cleaning the potty, and washing dishes. time. Wash the dishes immediately after meals, so that the residue will not attract mice, cockroaches, ants, or the leftover food will be spoiled by the sun and rain. Remove the bowl at the same time, lest it get bored and play with the bowl or even bite it. As for how much to feed, it is usually given according to the instructions, and then adjusted according to whether there is any leftover from the last meal.
Imported and dog food
When buying imported food, try to find the ones with Chinese instructions and the importer's line number. Because the canned dry food that has come across the ocean may exceed the expiration date, if it has peculiar smell and mold. Wet and insects, immediately ask the boss to return, don't be polite. After opening, it must be properly stored, the cans should be kept in the refrigerator, and the dry food should be sealed. The first time you buy it, don't buy too much, but buy two or three kinds in small amounts to see how the puppy reacts after eating it, including palatability. The degree of digestion and absorption, and the shape of the excrement. Each variety says its own product is the best, cheap and big bowl, may wish to consult a doctor and experienced people.
Eat as much as you want
Feed your dog as long as he’s 70% full, don’t overdo it, let him lick the bowl and be smug; eat most and run and jump after a meal , it is easy to spit out intact. Puppies kept in cages all year round, eating is their rare entertainment, so they will be greedy like starving ghosts, don't be fooled by them, thinking they are really hungry. But if you don't eat enough, don't have enough activity, and don't have good excretion, you may be really sick. It's best to take it to the doctor. When you want to change the dog's food, don't change it all at once, mix half of the new food every time, try it for two or three days, gradually increase the new amount, and use the new food after a week. In this way, the dog's digestive system can adapt to it, otherwise it is easy to have diarrhea. Many people think that dogs just want to chew on bones. In fact, chewing on bones can easily block the dog's intestines, making it constipated, causing vomiting and poor appetite. Especially chicken bones must not be used, because they are small and brittle, it is easy to plug the esophagus and pierce the stomach. When feeding, be sure to give plenty of water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled water or boiled water, their stomachs do not care about these.