Odahound (Detailed Introduction)

　　The Odahound’s diet is similar to other dogs in that many human foods and snacks are not suitable for it. Therefore, during the process of raising an Odahound, the owner must not only prohibit feeding foods that are harmful to health but also store such foods safely to prevent sneaking consumption. Below are the key points on the Odahound’s diet in daily life.
　　1. Do not give puppies milk; only provide clean water. This is because canine milk and cow’s milk have completely different compositions. Canine milk contains high protein, high fat, and low lactose, whereas cow’s milk contains low protein, low fat, and high lactose. The compositions are opposites, and puppies’ digestive systems cannot absorb or digest cow’s milk, which may cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal diseases.
　　2. Meat must be minced before feeding the dog. Bones from poultry such as chicken, duck, and goose are small and hard. Unlike pig or cow bones that can be chewed by dogs more easily, puppies especially cannot chew these bones. Swallowing these bones whole can sometimes perforate the throat or stomach, resulting in the dog’s death. Therefore, when feeding chicken, duck, or goose meat, be sure to remove all bones.
　　3. Foods with too much mustard and chili content can cause oral and gastrointestinal ulcerations in dogs and should not be fed.
　　4. Onions are absolutely forbidden food for dogs. Onions have a strong toxicity to dog blood, and consuming them in large amounts can cause acute anemia and even threaten the dog’s life.
　　5. Salted dried foods such as salted fish, small dried fish and shrimp, cured meats, ham, and salted meats with high salt should not be fed to dogs.
　　6. Refrigerated milk, ice cream, and other dairy products also should not be given to dogs, especially those underdeveloped puppies. Usually, a few sips of cold milk will cause diarrhea in puppies, and frequent occurrences can develop into habitual diarrhea, weakening the dog as its stomach cannot adapt to such foods.
　　7. Puppies under three months old are best fed commercial puppy food because the nutrition is comparatively balanced. If the puppy food is too dry, soften it with warm boiled water.
　　8. When preparing food for puppies yourself, avoid adding too much meat. Since puppies’ digestive systems are not fully developed, excessive meat puts a heavy burden on their stomachs and intestines, causing diarrhea; digestive disorders caused purely by meat can sometimes be fatal.
　　9. Puppies must never be dehydrated; for them, the harm of dehydration is more serious than hunger. Provide puppies with sufficient clean water at all times. Water containers should be cleaned daily to maintain hygiene. Puppies require enough calcium to develop their bodies, so moderate amounts of calcium powder can be added to the feed. Approximately one small teaspoon is needed daily and should be increased proportionally as the puppy ages.
　　10. Never feed the Odahound spoiled or deteriorated food.
　　11. If the dog refuses to eat for more than 24 hours, consider taking it to the hospital for a checkup as this may indicate illness.