Veterinarian Tips: What Guidelines to Follow When Feeding a Puppy
For owners of dogs under one year old, veterinarians recommend following certain rules.
Allocate a separate place for feeding your pet. The kitchen is perfect. The room should have a quiet, calm atmosphere. To keep the bowl in place, place a rubber mat under it or use a bowl stand.
Let's go on a schedule. Between meals, measure equal intervals of time. This will help to avoid problems with the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. With a strict diet, the puppy will most likely not ask for food between feedings.
Do not feed cold food. Warm it up to room temperature, for example in the microwave. Cold food is less digestible and does not smell very attractive to the puppy.
This rule applies to both industrial and owner-prepared food.
Refrigerate or discard uneaten food. If the animal does not eat the leftovers within 15 minutes, then it is full. Do not scold, force or supplement your pet after meals.
Postpone active games and walks. Within an hour after feeding, the dog should digest the food. For this, a calm, homely atmosphere is best suited.
Seek the help of a veterinarian to create an individual balanced diet. The doctor will recommend brands of ready-made food or ways of natural nutrition. In this case, the doctor will take into account the health of the puppy.
Don't salt your food. Salty foods disrupt the animal's digestive tract, cause poisoning, vomiting and dehydration. In the future, the supplement provokes the development of diseases of the urinary system.
Do not forget about constant access to clean drinking water.
