Regular diet that benefits dogs for life

Food is the most important thing for a dog's health. What it eats and how it is fed not only affects the health of your furry friend, but also determines its long-term quality of life. Below, GGH editor will share with you some scientific feeding foods and methods to cultivate regular eating habits for dogs as early as possible and make full preparations for their healthy life.

Dog food, dog food or homemade dog food?

In our impression, in the old days when conditions were limited, dogs fed with leftovers seemed to be able to grow up well. We may think that homemade dog food is nutritious and fresh, can be paired with a variety of delicious ingredients, and has a rich variety of dishes, so it should be a more ideal staple food. Researching your dog's staple food requires understanding the nutrients it needs, including water, protein, vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, fats and collagen. Each nutrient needs to be reasonably proportioned to maintain the dog's body and organs. Long-term insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients may cause damage to the dog's organs. Dogs living in the wild hunt animals randomly. They can not only eat whole parts of animals, but also eat various plants in nature, so the nutrition they take in is more comprehensive. In the old days, guard dogs generally had a shorter lifespan, and even if they fell ill, there was no modern medical means to diagnose and judge. Parents who choose to feed their dogs raw bones and meat must consider the ratio of nutrients and select food suitable for dogs. Since making homemade dog food requires complete expertise, choosing high-quality dog food is more suitable for most pet owners. Because the nutritional ratios in dog food are supported by experiments and animal data, some brands will continue to adjust the formula of dog food based on regular feedback. Homemade dog food can be used as a supplementary food, such as air-dried duck neck, pumpkin egg custard, bananas, kiwi fruit, blueberries, carrots, cauliflower, boneless salmon, etc., which can supplement vitamins, help dogs excrete toxins from the body and enhance immunity. The earlier adult dogs are exposed to a variety of foods, the more they will accept them, and they will be able to expand their diet and be less likely to develop picky eating habits.

Canned dry food or wet food, which is better?

Both dry food and wet food cans are nutritionally balanced staple foods. Dog owners need to be careful not to choose the wrong snack cans when purchasing canned food. Only staple food cans contain all the nutrients that dogs need daily. Wet food can replenish water and has good palatability. When feeding dogs wet food, be sure to clean their teeth every day, otherwise they are prone to plaque and tartar. In addition, wet food should be eaten as soon as possible after opening to avoid exposure to the air and breeding of bacteria. Uneaten dog food should be refrigerated. The dry food on the market is mainly air-dried or puffed, with a low water content, so you must pay attention to water replenishment. Calculate the daily water intake according to the dog's weight, and stew chicken breast soup to increase water intake.

Regular and quantitative feeding habits

The currently recognized more scientific feeding method is to divide the dog's daily food into two to three equal portions and feed them in different time periods. It can prevent overeating at buffets from damaging the spleen and stomach, as well as the bad habit of excessive eating that leads to anorexia and obesity. In addition, feeding in batches can increase the sense of ritual. The dog will look forward to the owner coming home to feed it and will like the owner more and more. There are some automatic feeders on the market that can release dog food according to set time, which can comfort the dog when the owner is not at home.

What should I do if my dog comes to the table to ask for food when dinner starts?

As soon as the meal starts, some dogs go to the table to beg for food. If they don’t get it, they will pester people, bark, lose their temper and make trouble. The owner felt sorry for the puppy and gave it food, but the dog became even more aggressive and went straight to the table... Now some families have reserved a place at the dining table for their dogs, and a sense of boundaries is the secret to a dog's good behavior. First of all, the dog's biological clock for eating should be adjusted to the human meal time, so that the dog gets used to eating at the same time as humans. In addition, it is strictly forbidden for dogs to snatch food from their hands. They should be reprimanded, isolated, and punished to stop them. Authority should be established to train them to only eat the food given to them and the food in their own bowls. When eating with your dog, prepare boiled and tasteless vegetables and meat for it. This will not only prevent your dog from developing the annoying habit of begging for food from others, but it will also prevent him from accidentally ingesting onions, peppers and other dog poisons.

Is the snack the dog's picky eater's fault?

When a puppy eats delicious snacks for the first time, he will always look forward to you feeding him snacks. His appetite for staple food will decrease and he will only want to eat snacks. Especially for young dogs that have not developed the habit of eating staple food, do not feed them pet snacks frequently. At the same time, snacks cannot be eaten as staple foods. When choosing snacks, choose a wide variety so that you don’t develop a dependency on them. Some puppies have the habit of being distracted while eating and will start playing in the middle of eating. The owner can set a 30-minute feeding time. When the time comes, take away the dog food. If the dog goes hungry many times, it will develop a conditioned reflex to eat well.

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