Three weeks after birth, the young Scottish shepherd dog begins to grow teeth. At this time, in addition to feeding it Scottish shepherd dog milk, it should also be fed with some weaning food. The weaning period is the most critical period in a puppy’s growth, and malnutrition must be prevented. There are specially sold weaning dog food on the market. You can also add some boiled water or canine milk to puppy dog ​​food to make softer dog food, which is both convenient and nutritious. When feeding Scottish Shepherd puppies, you should pay special attention and give the puppies more care and attention. How to feed Scottish Shepherd puppies?

Scottish Sheepdog

The number of feedings varies depending on the individual differences of the weaned puppies. Feeding 4 to 6 times a day is most appropriate. The grains of weaning food should be small so that they are easy to digest.

In addition, when buying a puppy from a pet store, it is best to ask a professional about the feeding frequency and food types suitable for the puppy.

Increase the amount of weaning food fed little by little, and the puppies can be completely weaned about 50 days after birth.

1. Add enough warm water to the puppy dog ​​food to soak the dry dog ​​food until soft.

2. Crush the dog food with a small spoon, and then add some powdered milk powder for dogs to supplement a large amount of calcium.

3. Gently stir it into a paste, and the delicious weaning dog food is made.

4. After 2 months of birth, the puppy’s deciduous teeth have basically grown, and the puppy should be gradually fed dog food. Initially, add a small amount of puppy dog ​​food to the weaning food and feed it 3 to 4 times a day. Then gradually increase the proportion of puppy dog ​​food until finally all is replaced by puppy dog ​​food. The frequency of feeding should also be gradually reduced, and after 6 months of age, it should be reduced to 2-3 times a day.

5. Suitable dog food

①Improve the dog's own immunity ②Nourish the pet's skin and make the hair shiny ③More balanced nutrition ④Enhance palatability

​Notes

2 to 5 months after birth is the time to develop eating habits. If you feed too much human food, it will lose interest in dog food. If you plan to feed your dog mainly dog ​​food, it is best not to feed it human food. If you feed it too much milk at one time, it may cause indigestion and diarrhea. Puppies with indigestion should be fed in small amounts in moderation. Dog milk powder with the same ingredients as dog milk can be fed to puppies in large quantities.

Puppy dog ​​food contains higher calories and more nutrients than adult dog food. It is in the form of small particles and is easier to eat.