Each dog needs a specific diet. The needs of the Great Dane and Yorkshire Terrier are as different as their character and appearance. If you decide to have a Central Asian Shepherd puppy at home, do not think that feeding him is a very simple matter. After all, a small dog is a real member of the family, and you have to take care of it as you would a child. So, let's start with a simple one: how to choose the right diet?
It is necessary
Nutrient and vitamin requirements table for dogs of various breeds, bowl
Instructions
Step 1
Of course, pet nutrition is much easier today than it was ten or even five years ago. Specialty foods can be easily purchased at any veterinary store or specialty clinic. According to the advertisements, the food has absolutely everything your pet needs. This is partly true. If you are looking for really good quality dog food, you can be sure that your pet is getting the minimum required amount of vitamins, minerals and vital nutrients from the daily requirement. But, unfortunately, even the highest quality and balanced pet food is very often counterfeited, replacing it with cheap surrogates, which are not only not useful for your pet, but can cause irreparable harm to his health. That is why, if you have already decided to feed your Central Asian Shepherd Dog only with dry ready-made food, be sure to consult with your veterinarian first and buy only high-quality products from trusted manufacturers.
Step 2
If you do not want to risk buying a pig in a poke, it is better to prepare food for the animal yourself. Small puppies need a special diet and it is necessary to take care of your shepherd dog to grow up healthy and strong from an early age. Feed small puppies up to 6 months of age several times a day. For 1-2 month old babies, the number of feedings per day should be 5-6, for older puppies 3-4. After one year of age, the animal should eat no more than 2 times a day. Be sure to monitor the variety of the diet of a small shepherd. It should contain mineral supplements, raw beef bones and calcium. It is useful to add dairy products to the diet: kefir, yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese, but this does not work very well for some puppies, causing intestinal upset. If your dog does not get enough dairy products, be sure to feed the puppy with regular school chalk or calcium supplements.
Step 3
The diet of an adult Central Asian Shepherd Dog must contain proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as fresh water, fruits, vegetables and grass. Also add mineral supplements to food, but do not get carried away with them, as they can be harmful to the health of the dog in large quantities. Make sure that the animal eats on time and never give your dog sweets or baked goods. Feeding your dog between meals is also undesirable. Once the dog has finished eating, wash the bowl and remove any leftover food. It is impossible to overfeed the animal, since this affects not only its appearance, but can significantly affect the state of health.
