What Do Pet Dogs Eat?
How old is your dog? Generally, puppies under three months old are fed four times a day, puppies three to six months old are fed three times a day, after six months twice a day, and once a day when adult. Pay attention to calcium and trace elements during growth; if you want shiny fur, feed foods that improve coat health. Feeding times should be fixed. If after feeding there is no leftover food and the dog stays by the bowl for a long time, add a bit more food at the next feeding, but never leave leftovers.
Avoid all seasonings for dogs, such as soy sauce, MSG, sugar, Sichuan pepper, star anise, etc. Salt should be avoided or used sparingly. The following foods are all forbidden for dogs:
1. Cuttlefish, shellfish, shiitake mushrooms, and other hard-to-digest foods that may cause diarrhea or vomiting.
2. Ginger, curry powder, chili, and other irritating spices that are too harsh on the stomach.
3. Onions contain toxins that destroy red blood cells, causing symptoms like hematuria or anemia poisoning.
4. Chocolate may produce toxic substances leading to urinary incontinence, convulsions, epilepsy, and other symptoms.
5. Chicken and fish bones are sharp and hard, easily injuring the mouth and digestive tract, and should not be fed.
6. Some dogs get diarrhea from drinking milk; in such cases, yogurt can be given as an alternative.
7. Puppies must not be fed ham sausages, sausages, dried fish strips, and other foods containing preservatives or coloring agents.
The nutritional ratio of dog food should be:
Puppies: Meat 35%, Grains 33%
Adults: Meat 28%, Grains 40%
Vegetables and fruits 30%, Additives 2% Additives 2% Vegetables and fruits 30%
Water supply should be ample; containers must be clean. Do not feed raw water; cooled boiled water is best and should be changed daily.
Feeding recommendations:
1. From 2 to 8 months old is the fastest growth period, so during this time food should primarily be complete nutrition puppy-specific feed. Complete nutrition puppy feed contains all nutrients needed for puppy growth and a high level of protein. High-level protein is essential for rapid puppy growth.
In fact, some complete nutrition puppy feeds already contain sufficient calcium and vitamins D, A, B, and E, so additional calcium or vitamin tablets are unnecessary. For which type of complete nutrition puppy feed suits your dog or whether additional nutrients are needed, it's best to consult a professional veterinarian.
2. Using cooked beef or leftovers as flavoring to soften the complete nutrition puppy feed before feeding is a good way to prevent anorexia.
3. If the dog doesn’t finish eating within 15 minutes, the food must be taken away to avoid bad habits. Also, avoid developing a habit of eating snacks.
4. After 8 months, growth slows down, and general food can be increased gradually. Leftover home-cooked meals (rice is a good staple for adult dogs) are a good choice, but be careful not to have too much salt.
5. Dogs can eat egg yolks but no more than three times a week. Egg whites are forbidden. Small amounts of pork liver or beef liver can be fed once a week at most. Organs must be thoroughly cooked before feeding.
6. Only whole uncut large beef or pork bones can be given to your dog. Remember: do not feed poultry bones!!
7. Train your dog so you can take things out of its mouth anytime to prevent it from eating harmful items.
During training, use large bones; firmly hold the bone, give it to your dog to chew twice, then take it away, repeat these actions, so the dog understands you have control. Continue training until you can easily take food from its mouth.