Feed dogs with meat for a long time

The ratio of calcium to phosphorus in meat food is 1:20, which means less calcium and more phosphorus. The most suitable ratio of calcium to phosphorus in dog food is 1.1- 1.2:1. Therefore, if dogs are fed meat for a long time, puppies are more likely to develop rickets, and adult dogs are more likely to develop osteoporosis.

Feeding liver and carrots to dogs for a long time

Liver contains a lot of vitamin A, and carrots are rich in carotene. One carotene can be decomposed into two vitamin A in the body. Feeding for a long time can easily lead to vitamin A poisoning, and can also lead to rickets or osteoporosis.

Many people feed dogs bones for a long time

In order to provide dogs with calcium, many people feed dogs bones. Dogs that eat a lot of bones are prone to vomiting, dilution, or constipation. Severe intestinal obstruction can occur. The small bones of chickens and ducks are sharp and hard. Try not to feed them to dogs to avoid puncture or getting stuck in the digestive tract.

Foods that dogs cannot eat and are not recommended to eat (bold words are foods that cannot be eaten)

Chocolate, onions, green onions, grapes, salt and spices, sweet foods, Seafood such as shrimp, crab, cuttlefish, octopus, and jellyfish, as well as high-fiber foods such as bamboo shoots and beans, mushrooms, milk, and bones.

Bathe your dog often

Some owners think that their dog will be dirty after walking. Bathing every day will cause many diseases, especially skin diseases. Normally, bathing once every 10-15 days is sufficient. And use pet-specific bath liquid.

Immunity misunderstandings

If dogs are not immunized in time, they may be infected with infectious diseases at any time. Some owners have a fluke mentality and think that their dogs are healthy and do not vaccinate their dogs until they get sick. Too late to regret.

Misunderstandings about calcium supplementation

Calcium plays an important role in the body of animals. The diet should be supplemented to regulate calcium and phosphorus balance. Assuming that the diet is deficient in calcium, it should be appropriately compensated. This cannot be long-term. Many dogs take calcium supplements. Excess calcium can cause many diseases. The best way is to feed your puppy a high-quality dog ​​food.

Not paying attention to the dog’s oral health

Feeding soft food for a long time and not paying attention to cleaning the dog’s mouth will cause the formation of dental calculus, loose teeth, gingivitis, and tooth decay. Root fractures, etc., and some oral problems can also lead to heart disease.