Pay attention to calcium supplementation when feeding dogs

Calcium is necessary for the growth of puppies’ teeth and bones. Usually, for growing puppies under 1 year old, the daily dose of calcium powder is about 1 teaspoon of calcium powder for every 2 kilograms of body weight. As the age increases, the dose of calcium powder should be increased proportionally. After 1 year old, as the dog has entered the mature stage and the growth of teeth and bones has stabilized, the demand for calcium powder is relatively reduced. The dosage is about 1 teaspoon of calcium powder per 4.5 kilograms of body weight per day.
At the same time, it should be noted that dogs should have an appropriate amount of outdoor exercise every day, so that they can be exposed to ultraviolet rays to facilitate the absorption of calcium. Don’t supplement too much calcium, as too much calcium can easily cause bone problems.

Pay attention to replenishing water when feeding dogs

Water is very important for dogs, especially in summer. A basin of water should always be placed in a fixed place so that dogs can eat and exercise freely. drink. Many owners pay attention to what their dogs want to eat, but ignore what their dogs want to drink. Dogs need to drink enough clean water every day to maintain normal development and healthy gastrointestinal health. Especially in summer and autumn, when the weather is hot, water in the body evaporates quickly. If active dogs do not replenish water in time, it is often easy to cause tissue dehydration and even dehydration. It is best to let your dog drink some water after every daily exercise.

Be careful not to overeat when feeding your dog

In terms of feeding and management, puppies put more energy into it than adult dogs, especially to prevent a few puppies from overeating. The dog's food intake should depend on the size of the dog, which is determined by the breeder's observation. Generally speaking, the degree of fullness or hunger of a dog can be seen from the way it eats. If the dog eats food quickly and swallows it in large mouths, it means there is no problem with appetite. After eating, there is feed left in the food bowl, indicating that the dog has been fed too much and may be overfull. If the dog continues to lick the empty food bowl or looks at the owner expectantly, it means it is not full. Dogs should not be overfed, and it is best to be 70 to 80% full. In addition, since the gastrointestinal tract of puppies is still in the process of development, more attention should be paid to hygiene to prevent gastrointestinal diseases.