In the first weeks after birth, the puppy eats only mother's milk, with which he receives all the nutrients he needs. Starting from b-8 weeks of age, that is, from about the time a puppy appears in your house, its nutrition changes significantly.
Of the protein products of puppies, it is preferable to feed them with beef, 1-2 times a week to give fish, liver, game, raw yolk or a whole egg in the form of an omelet. All food should be freshly prepared. It is very convenient to use ready-made food intended specifically for puppies, which the veterinarian will help you choose.
Food should be warm, not hot, and not out of the refrigerator. If the puppy has not eaten food for 20 minutes, it should be removed and nothing else should be offered until the next feeding. Feed the puppy and walk with him should be at the same hours.
A healthy puppy should be neither too thin nor too fat. Overfeeding, like malnutrition, negatively affects the development of the dog.
If the puppy leaves food in a bowl, the next time you need to reduce the portion, and if you do not leave the bowl for a long time and lick it, then he is hungry.
If you feed your puppy with ready-made feeds, then he does not need mineral and vitamin top dressing, since in them the ratio of all the necessary ingredients is already balanced. When using natural feed, the puppy should receive appropriate mineral and vitamin supplements.
A HEALTHY PUPPY SHOULD BE A NORMAL PACKAGE, IT SHOULD NOT BE OVERFATED.
Cheerfulness, playfulness, activity, interest in the outside world, normal weight gain, excellent condition of the skin and coat, skeleton and muscles, timely appearance of milk teeth and their change to permanent ones - all this indicates the puppy's health and normal development.
HEALTHY PUPPIES USUALLY VERY ACTIVE AND MOBILE
Starting from 6 months, the puppy can be fed 3 times, gradually switching to 9 months for two meals a day. After changing teeth to a full stomach, you can give the dog a soft boiled beef bone.
Categorically avoid giving the puppy game bones and other sharp bones, pork, sausage, sausages, ham, fat cheeses, pasta, fresh bread, raw fish (river), as well as turnips, peas and other legumes, potatoes, pies, pastries, ice cream, broths and juices.
IN THE FIRST MONTHS OF LIFE, PUPPIES ARE USEFUL TO GIVE MILK Porridge
In the first months, milk porridges and mashed vegetable soups, which are easily digested, are very useful.
In the first weeks, walk the puppy in a place where there are no other animals and people, for example, in your own yard.
It is not necessary to use a leash and a muzzle in this case. Then gradually train the puppy to be in public places, communicate with other people and animals.
Make sure that during the walk the puppy does not pick up anything from the ground, as this is very dangerous for his health.
Walking should be combined with the gradual training of the puppy in wearing a leash and a muzzle.
Remember that for the physical and mental health of the dog, walking and playing in the fresh air are extremely necessary and useful....