Dog feeding amount:
[Weight of adult dog] 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months 10 months 11 months 12 months +
[25KG] 260g 315g 340g 350g 355g 350g 345g 340g 335g 335g 330g
2 -> 4 months 7 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 19 point, 1/3 each time
5 ->10 months, 7:00, 19:00, 1/2 each time
11 months and above, one meal a day and a sufficient amount Water
Nutritients needed by dogs
Dogs, like all animals, must have water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and minerals in their food to maintain life activities. and vitamins six major nutritional elements.
① Moisture: Moisture is the most important substance for dogs’ life activities. Water must be involved in the digestion, absorption, and transportation of various nutrients, the elimination of waste, the regulation of body temperature, and the lactation of female dogs. Adult dogs should be given 100 ml of clean drinking water per kilogram of body weight per day; puppies should be given 150 ml of drinking water. Water should be provided to the dog throughout the day and allowed to drink freely.
②Protein: Protein is the first nutritional element necessary for dogs to maintain life. Generally, the protein requirement of adult dogs is 4-8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, and that of growing dogs is 9.6 grams.
③Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates in food mainly provide heat energy for dogs. It is the source of heat required for the activities of various organs in the dog's body. The amount of carbohydrates required by puppies is 17.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.
④ Fat: Fat is an important source of energy. It can also increase the palatability of food and help the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The fat requirement for adult dogs is 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight per day, and for growing dogs, it is 2.2 grams.
⑤Minerals: Minerals are the main components of functional tissue cells, bone marrow and teeth. They are the basic substances for maintaining acid-base balance and osmotic pressure. They are also the main components of many enzymes, hormones and vitamins. Essential minerals for dogs include calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, cobalt, potassium, sodium, chlorine, iodine, zinc, magnesium, manganese, sulfur, selenium, etc.
⑥ Vitamins: Vitamins are a type of organic substances necessary to maintain normal metabolism of animals. Although their requirements are very small, they play an important role in regulating physiological functions. For dogs, most vitamins must be obtained from feed. Because except for vitamin C and vitamin K, dogs cannot synthesize them in the body. Specific vitamin deficiencies occur when vitamin deficiencies occur.
What are the types of feed?
Dog feed can be roughly divided into two types: animal feed and plant-based beverages. It is appropriate to mix the two. Animal feeds are palatable, easy to digest, and have high protein and vitamin content; plant feeds are rich in sugars and vitamins, but have more fiber, so avoid eating and feeding in one direction or another. Common dog feeds include fish, meat, eggs, milk, vegetables, cereals and canned foods.
① Fish has high nutritional value, is an ideal dog food, and is favored by dogs. However, there are many parasites in fish, so they should be boiled before feeding.
②Animal meat Animal meat is the most delicious dog feed. Adding appropriate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, vitamin A, vitamin D, bone meal and blood meal or poultry offal is an impeccable high-quality dog ??feed.
③ Egg shells are a good source of calcium. Breeders should mash and grind the egg shells into fine pieces before feeding them to their dogs. Dogs still like to eat eggs with their shells removed. But eggs lack vitamin C and carbohydrates.
④Dairy products Dairy products are also delicious foods. What they lack are iron and vitamin D. Most dogs have a strong appetite for dairy products, and some are resistant to them, which can easily cause diarrhea.
⑤ Vegetables and vegetables should not be eaten raw, but frying them can easily destroy the precious B vitamins, so the heat must be controlled carefully.
⑥Cereals Cereals can be used as basic feed, with starch content as high as 70%-75%, which can provide abundant energy. Other nutrients are low and difficult to utilize and absorb. Therefore, they are often fed as minced and cooked food, and are often paired with other feeds.
⑦Canned food Canned food specially made for dogs is mainly made of fish, meat and various products as raw materials.
This kind of dog food is safe, reliable, convenient and affordable, and is a promising dog food industry.
Choice of dog food:
Today’s dogs are very happy. There are various kinds 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. Canned dog food contains meat and has high vitamin content, which 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, but if it is too troublesome, just feeding dry dog ??food will not affect the health of the dog. 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.
You need to pay attention when purchasing:
a. Bulk dog food
Most people choose bulk dog food because it is cheap and can buy less. Depending on the taste your dog likes, avoid wasting it! However, friends who buy bulk dog food must pay attention to the following points:
* Container
Since it is in bulk, special attention must be paid to the container of bulk food. Many small stores just grab a bag or a big bucket and put it in. Such dog food is very poorly sealed and not hygienic enough. You should choose professional bulk containers, which have a high sealing effect (you can't smell it even if you put it up).
* Hygiene
In many places, owners don’t know which flavors their pets like, so they want their dogs to try each flavor, so the shopkeepers just grab a handful and give them to the dogs. It seems generous for dogs to eat it, but it is very unhygienic. Pet store owners should be required to wear disposable sanitary gloves for weighing.
* Date
This is the least guaranteed, because bulk grains are not packaged and are mostly sold in large packages. So the exact date cannot be determined. It is recommended to buy small amounts and multiple times, and pay attention to the smell and luster of the dog food when purchasing.
b. Bagged dog food
There are many reasons to choose bagged dog food, and we highly recommend it!
* Packaging safety
Bagged dog food is completely sealed and has complete ingredient introduction, production date, flavor selection, etc. Excellent dog food brands will put safe nitrogen into the bag to replace preservatives.
* Quality Assurance
In addition to the production date guaranteed, bagged dog food is also absolutely guaranteed in terms of taste and nutrition! There is no "flavor loss" phenomenon in them, there is no loss of nutrients, and they are absolutely safe.
The following are some common brands:
Aimus - No. 1 in taste ~ Unstable supply of goods
Good owner - No. 1 in affordable price ~ Just cheap
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Analysis of popular dog food on the market:
Hiers - No. 1 in publicity and only a penny more expensive
Wei Si Bao - No. 1 in hair care - Keep in shape
p>Guanneng—No. 1 in the world~High cost performance
Baolu—No. 1 in advertising~Good advertising
Royal—No. 1 in fragrance—French products are the best
Aristocratic - No. 1 in Australia ~ Not many users
Iris - No. 1 in exquisiteness ~ Well packaged
Candola - No. 1 in milk fragrance ~ Delicious taste Good sex
Xiyue - No.1 local cat food
Comparison of dog food:
Bolo Crispy Xiangle: cheap and convenient to buy (all large and small supermarkets (all available), there are many buyers. It accounts for almost half of the mainland dog food market. The large 10kg packages in my store are sold in one bag. However, due to domestic production, in order to reduce the selling price and reduce costs, they are all produced with low-quality pork by-products (the content is not certain!), so the nutritional content is very poor. You can expect to get something that costs 7 yuan a pound. How much meat, vegetables, and vitamins are in it? ! What's more, 7 yuan is the retail price. After taking into account the profits of various sales channels, everyone should think about the cost. . . . Anyway, I will never feed my dog ??Crispy Fun!
Bolo Puppy High Calcium Milk: Cheap and easy to buy (available in all supermarkets), with many buyers. The nutritional content is better than Crispy Xiangle. This kind of dog food is recommended for dog-raising families who are not very financially well-off. The general market price is about 10 yuan per pound. Affordable.
Baolu Yiwei: I don’t know where the market for this kind of dog food is and what kind of customer group it is aimed at! To be honest, Yiwei looks the same as the Baolu puppies (I guess the nutritional content is the same), but the price is higher than the Baolu puppies. For us sellers, of course we are willing to recommend Yiwei, because the profits will be larger. But honestly speaking, I think there is no difference between Yiwei and Baolu puppies. . .
Bolo Ives: the top product of Bolo. Number one in sales in the United States. For dogs who pay attention to bone mass, Ives is the first choice dog food. Judging from my experimental results, Aiweisi has significantly improved the calcium deficiency. Therefore, it is recommended that you feed Ives dog food when you are a puppy, so that the dog will have a strong physique and well-developed bones. Moreover, IVS puppy food has a very good hydration effect and is easy to soak. Small *** are easy to swallow. The disadvantage is that the price is slightly higher. But I think it's worth it. Moreover, the taste is not as good as that of Imus and Royal. If you feed Ivis after feeding Imus and Royal, some dogs will be picky and refuse to eat. . . .
Therefore, it is recommended to feed Aiweisi first when puppies are young, and then switch to other dog foods after sufficient calcium supplementation. After all, the growth period is the most important!
French Royal Canin Food: No. 1 in sales in Europe. The price is not cheap either. The biggest advantage is that it tastes good! It smells so good that I get greedy every time I open the royal dog food bucket ~ Haha! And the oil and protein content are relatively high. Very good for shiny coat. Personally, I feel that the calcium content of Royal Canin food is not as good as that of Ives. My personal opinion is to mix Ives and Royal Canin and feed them together. Or feed Ives for a while and Royal for a while. But I’m afraid that after eating the fragrant Royal, my dog ??won’t eat Ives anymore! :)
American Ames dog food: comprehensive and balanced nutrition, no obvious advantages and disadvantages, and the indexes in all aspects are relatively average. The price is high. Contains tooth-cleaning microcrystalline particles. For pet owners who want to save trouble, they can feed their dogs Amos throughout their lives, from puppy food to adult dog food. :)
Hills dog food: The biggest feature is just one word: expensive! I carefully compared the various ingredients of Hills, and I feel that they are similar to those of Ames. However, it seems to taste better than Amous, because my dog ??always chooses Hills over the two dog foods. If you're willing to buy the most expensive dog food for your dog, Hills certainly can't compete. Hills sheep rice food is the most highly rated among the Hills dog food series. But Hills is mainly famous for its prescription foods. If your dog is in good health, I don’t think you need to buy such expensive prescription food. It’s good to just buy lamb rice.
Purina’s products are divided into three grades: A, B, and C. When entering supermarkets, they belong to grade C. Better products such as the 0NE series belong to grade B (probably similar to Royal’s. First Pharmaceutical has (sold), and the ProPlan series is Grade A, definitely better than the Royal ones.
ProPlan is divided into top formula, professional formula for adult dogs and professional formula for puppies. The top formula will make you fat and is suitable for competition dogs and dogs with a large amount of activity. The professional formula for puppies is also very nutritious; The professional formula for adult dogs can maintain the body shape of adult dogs without making them fat, and is suitable for dogs with average activity levels.
Puppies eat ROPLAN (Guan Neng) and get fat easily.
The more diarrhea they eat after eating Royal, it means there are more impurities in it. It is true that ProPlan puppy professional formula will make you gain weight, but young large dogs should gain weight before they can adjust their body shape as they grow older. When you become an adult, you will not gain weight if you eat the professional formula for adult dogs. It will only make your body more symmetrical. The professional formula for adult dogs will make you moderately fat and thin, and it will look good.
The top level of PROPLAN has a HI PRO formula.
The difference is that it adds 30% protein and 20% fat to the special formula.
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It is indicated that it is suitable for dogs with heavy exercise and workload.
For general household use, you don’t need to choose this kind of HI PRO, as it will make you fat.
Homemade dog food DIY:
Ingredients Price (yuan/jin) Description Recommended index
Carrot 1 is rich in carotene and vitamin A.
The disadvantage is that it is not easy to boil. After the dog eats it, it is easy to pull it out. Therefore, a pressure cooker must be used 5
Potatoes 1, starch, etc. Do not eat too much, otherwise the body will become enlarged 3
< p>Northern millet 1 is rich in nutrients, much better than rice, and has no disadvantages 4Rice 1 is nutritious, but the disadvantage is that it easily burns the bottom of the pot when cooked at the same time 2
Pork mince 2 ~3 The minced meat from various parts of the pig is also the raw material for dumpling fillings 4
Cavity bones 4~5 Pig spines with meat are used to eat raw for dogs over 2 months old 5
Chicken rack 3 has no neck, remove the breast meat, wings, and chicken skeleton of the thighs. The disadvantage is that chicken bones are very sharp and can easily hurt the digestive tract, so you must use a pressure cooker 4
Mutton stuffing 6 Minced meat from sheep 5
Pig blood 2 Rich in vitamins A, don’t eat too much 5
Chicken liver 2 is rich in vitamin A, don’t eat too much 4
Pork liver 3 Eating too much is not good and can lead to poisoning 3
Lamb crispy bones 3 chopped into small pieces, pressure cooker 4
Chinese cabbage 1 is very good, no faults 5
Beef 7 is rich in nutrients, but not easy to digest, must be used in a pressure cooker 5< /p>
No matter the weight of seaweed, it sells very well 5
Eggs 3 are eaten raw, which is good for dog hair 5
Garlic 2 is very good 5
Recommended Four dog food recipes, here's a week's worth of recipes. Make each kind and eat it for two days. If you have a refrigerator, you can eat it for longer. The four recipes are best eaten in rotation.
Monday and Tuesday - 60% mutton stuffing + 20% carrot + 10% millet + 10% cabbage + one clove of garlic.
On Monday, feed a raw egg alone, and on Tuesday, feed a raw pig spine (larger ones are better).
Wednesday and Thursday - 60% chicken rack + 10% millet + 10% chicken liver + 10% seaweed + 10% potato
Feed a raw egg alone on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday - 60% minced pork + 30% pig blood + 10% millet + one clove of garlic
Feed a raw pig spine (piece) on Friday Bigger is better).
Sunday - 60% beef + 10% carrots + 10% seaweed + 10% millet + 10% Chinese cabbage
The above recipes are all raw except for the separate label. Stew it in a pressure cooker to make it more convenient for dogs.
Can we eat raw meat and raw bones?
Many dog ??owners have this saying:
1. Dogs that eat raw meat love to bite;
2. Dogs that eat raw meat love to grow parasites insect.
This is all nonsense. Whether a dog bites depends on the breed. Look at the wolf-dog skewers in the warehouse. They seldom eat meat and only eat swill and leftover rice. Go try it and see if it bites people? Get a Labrador and feed it raw meat every day to see if it bites?
Dogs love to sniff around on the ground and get dirt all over their mouths. There are eggs of parasites in the soil, such as roundworms. No matter whether they eat raw meat or not, there will be parasites. Deworming must be done once every six months or a year. This has nothing to do with whether the pork is produced in the EU and the United States or domestically.
Even if raw meat is about to spoil, there will be "bacteria" such as reincarnated mold. If the dog eats it, it can rely on these molds to accelerate the digestion of food in the body and better absorb it.
First of all, it should be noted that the following is not a phenomenon that will occur in every dog ??every time. In clinically common cases, due to breed and individual differences, the performance of each dog may be different. , not even that.
(1) Dogs cannot eat bones, especially sharp bones such as chickens and ducks, because dogs swallowing these bones with sharp corners or sharp edges can easily cause damage to the bone mucosa, which can further develop into Acute bone ulcer, the sick dog suddenly develops acute symptoms such as vomiting, not eating, and abdominal pain. Delay in treatment will develop into chronic gastric ulcer, which is manifested by occasional vomiting and mostly occurs in the fasting time such as early morning. The appetite is good and bad, and the condition is easily aggravated. It is not easy to cure completely. When dogs eat a large amount of bones at one time, they may also suffer from constipation, with bone-like stools and difficulty in defecation.
(2) Dogs cannot eat liver for a long time.
Liver is rich in vitamin A. Occasionally eating it is beneficial and harmless to dogs. However, if liver is used as the daily staple food for a long time, it can cause excessive vitamin A or even poisoning. Excessive vitamin A can affect the intestinal absorption of calcium and the body's response to it. The metabolism of calcium causes calcium deficiency in dogs, especially in puppies. Vitamin A poisoning can manifest as osteoporosis, joint osteoarthritis and spinal lesions, and can affect the development of teeth. This type of disease is a gradual process and is often difficult to detect in the early stages. By the time symptoms are discovered, irreversible damage has already been caused.
(3) Dogs cannot eat green onions, onions and other foods. Ingestion of such foods by some dogs can cause hemolysis of red blood cells and blood in the urine. Although the principle is not yet clear, it is certainly related to certain substances in onion foods.
(4) Dogs cannot eat chocolate. The main reason is that dogs are very sensitive to the caffeine in chocolate. Although individual differences are large, some dogs do become excited and restless after eating a small amount of chocolate. Moreover, chocolate contains a lot of sugar, which is harmful to the health of dogs.
(5) Dogs cannot eat seafood and other allergic foods. Dogs may be allergic to many foods, which vary greatly from individual to individual. Generally speaking, seafood foods contain more histamines, which can easily trigger allergies. The symptoms vary in severity, and redness and swelling may occur around the mouth. , irritability, or general itching, allergic papules on the skin, and allergic diarrhea may also occur. These require the owner to observe carefully at ordinary times to identify which foods the dog is susceptible to allergies.
(6) Dogs cannot eat foods high in sugar, fat and salt. Foods high in sugar and fat can easily make dogs gain weight, and obesity can easily induce a series of diseases, such as fatty liver, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, etc., which can damage the movement, circulation, reproductive and other systems. These diseases will threaten the dog's life as the dog ages. Dogs' long-term intake of excessive salt will increase the burden of kidney excretion and affect the health of the kidneys. At the same time, the imbalance of various minerals and vitamins in the body will directly affect the health and resistance of the skin, causing various skin diseases.
Is it reasonable to heat and feed finished dog food?
Some dog owners are accustomed to heating finished dog food and feeding it to their puppies. This practice is incorrect. Dog food is roughly divided into two categories: canned food and dry food. For cans, there is no need to heat newly opened cans because they are strictly sterilized before sealing, especially for imported brands. The hygienic requirements for pet food abroad are the same as those for human food. Generally, it is eaten at once after opening the can. If there is any leftover, it should be sealed and stored in the refrigerator. When taken out for consumption, it should be heated to 40~50oC before feeding. Dry food does not need to be heated at all. Heating dry food usually requires adding water, which will destroy the original nutrition of dog food. Dry dog ??food is puffed, similar to children's food. It is not only matured, but also carefully prepared to the appropriate crispness, which is beneficial to digestion and teeth training.
The biggest disadvantage of heating dog food is that the vitamins are destroyed in large quantities. The structure of the vitamins will change under high temperatures and they will not play their normal role. During the production of dog food, destroyed vitamins are replenished to adequate levels. If the heating temperature is too high, it will be destroyed again.
Pay attention to salt intake
An appropriate amount of salt can replenish water and trace elements such as sodium chloride for humans and balance the needs of various parts of the body; for dogs, too much Too much salt is the enemy, and can cause hair loss, skin problems, and greatly increase the chance of skin diseases in dogs.
Notes
1. Feed the dog in a quantitative, fixed point and timed manner.
2 The dog can only be given water after a while after strenuous exercise.
3. Be sure to provide plenty of clean water when feeding your dog.
4 Do not feed your dog chewing gum, ice cream, cakes and other desserts that these people eat.
5 Do not feed dog biscuits frequently, otherwise the meaning of training will be lost.
6 Dog food has different formulas for different dogs. For puppies, you should buy puppy-specific dog food.
7 Bones made of cowhide are toys for dogs to grind their teeth, not dog food.
8 Do not feed raw meat to dogs, as it is very easy to be infected with parasites and develop a cruel character in dogs.
9 Don’t let your dog chew chicken bones, as they can easily break into pieces and swallow them, which can hurt your stomach.
10 Fish is a good food, but it must be fully cooked and the bones removed.
11. The dog’s food should be eaten and cooked freshly, and remember to put the leftovers in the refrigerator.
12. The food cooked for dogs should not be raw or burnt.
13. The temperature of meals cooked for dogs should be controlled at around 40 degrees, not too cold or too hot.
14. When changing the dog food to the dog, do not change it all at once. It should be mixed with half of the previous dog food, and the adaptation period will be at least a week.
Tip: Do not let your dog overeat to avoid acute diseases such as gastric dilation. Overeating is more serious for puppies. Since puppies have weak digestion and poor ability to control hunger, they are more likely to become oversaturated, which can lead to acute gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting, which can even be life-threatening. .
Commonly used drugs:
Gentamicin tablets: Some parents will be extremely anxious about vomiting and diarrhea caused by indigestion in their puppies. This medicine can be used when puppies have diarrhea. play an important role.
Metoclopramide tablets: If the puppy vomits, parents can give them metoclopramide tablets to stop vomiting. Development Bao: Usually giving dogs some tonics that can regulate gastrointestinal function can also prevent dogs from diarrhea.