Tips on Giving Dog Food
If this is the first time for you to have a pet dog, you may be unsure about how you'll feed it.
The amount and type of dog food to give your pet is dependent on many factors, actually - breed, size, special health condition, etc.
But here are some general tips to give you an idea on how to properly feed your pet from puppy to adult stages.
Make sure, though, that you also consult your pet's veterinarian if you have concerns or questions about feeding.
Their mother's milk is always the most ideal source of nutrition for puppies until they reach their 8th week.
Puppies that are separated from their mother sooner than this period tend to be sickly.
Their mother's milk contains all the nutrients, antibodies and other elements they need to stay healthy and active.
However, some solids should be introduced to the puppy as early as the 3rd week.
You can do this by taking some kibbles and mixing them with a small portion of puppy milk substitute.
This will make it easier for them to chew and digest the kibbles.
Eating completely solid dog food and overall adjustment will be much easier if the puppy will be separate from its mother.
For puppies, feeding should be in small amounts and with a frequency of about 3 to 4 times per day.
Make sure you give food that's made for puppies and not for adult dogs.
The balanced diet required for puppies are very much different from one that's for more mature pets.
Once your puppy reaches 3 months, the amount of food per serving increases and feeding becomes infrequent.
Pet dogs reaching this stage should be fed twice a day.
This period will also be marked by teething.
Observe your pet's behavior and bowel movement.
If it exhibits any signs of an upset stomach for about a couple of days or more, have it checked up by the vet.
As your puppy grows, consult your vet as to when you should switch it to an adult dog food.
You may have to try two or more types of brands and formulation before you can find the product that's compatible to your pet's digestive system and palate.
If you're fortunate enough, your dog may be one that's fine with almost any formulation.
Always observe how if your dog finishes its food and if it gets the right amount of food per day - not too much and not too few.
Remember that overfeeding or underfeeding won't do any good to your pet.
The amount and type of dog food to give your pet is dependent on many factors, actually - breed, size, special health condition, etc.
But here are some general tips to give you an idea on how to properly feed your pet from puppy to adult stages.
Make sure, though, that you also consult your pet's veterinarian if you have concerns or questions about feeding.
Their mother's milk is always the most ideal source of nutrition for puppies until they reach their 8th week.
Puppies that are separated from their mother sooner than this period tend to be sickly.
Their mother's milk contains all the nutrients, antibodies and other elements they need to stay healthy and active.
However, some solids should be introduced to the puppy as early as the 3rd week.
You can do this by taking some kibbles and mixing them with a small portion of puppy milk substitute.
This will make it easier for them to chew and digest the kibbles.
Eating completely solid dog food and overall adjustment will be much easier if the puppy will be separate from its mother.
For puppies, feeding should be in small amounts and with a frequency of about 3 to 4 times per day.
Make sure you give food that's made for puppies and not for adult dogs.
The balanced diet required for puppies are very much different from one that's for more mature pets.
Once your puppy reaches 3 months, the amount of food per serving increases and feeding becomes infrequent.
Pet dogs reaching this stage should be fed twice a day.
This period will also be marked by teething.
Observe your pet's behavior and bowel movement.
If it exhibits any signs of an upset stomach for about a couple of days or more, have it checked up by the vet.
As your puppy grows, consult your vet as to when you should switch it to an adult dog food.
You may have to try two or more types of brands and formulation before you can find the product that's compatible to your pet's digestive system and palate.
If you're fortunate enough, your dog may be one that's fine with almost any formulation.
Always observe how if your dog finishes its food and if it gets the right amount of food per day - not too much and not too few.
Remember that overfeeding or underfeeding won't do any good to your pet.
