1. Types of dog food
1. According to the different water content of dog food, it can be divided into dry dog food, semi-dry dog food and wet dog food. Generally speaking, dry dog food has the most balanced nutrition and is the most convenient to use; semi-dry dog food has a strong taste and is easy to eat, but the nutrition is not balanced and cannot be used as a dog’s staple food; wet dog food has a strong fragrance. It is heavy, which is beneficial to stimulate the dog’s appetite, but the nutrition is not balanced, and dogs who eat wet dog food for a long time are prone to dental calculus, so it cannot be used as a dog’s staple food.
2. According to the age of the dog, dog food can be divided into puppy food, adult dog food and old dog food. Generally speaking, the content of vitamins, calcium and trace elements in puppy food is relatively high, which can meet the needs of rapid growth and development of puppies. After the dog becomes an adult (after 1 year old), it should be replaced with adult dog food. If you continue to feed puppy food to adult dogs, it will lead to dog obesity over time. When the dog enters the senior stage, it should be changed to feeding with senior dog food. Dogs of different ages have different nutritional needs. It is advisable to keep the dog’s daily intake of nutrients adequate. Excessive or insufficient nutrition is not good.
3. According to the different uses of dog food, it can also be divided into dog food for obese dogs, dog food for adult dogs with a lot of exercise, and dog food for adult dogs with little exercise. You can choose the right dog food for your dog according to the actual situation of your dog.
Second, the preservation method of dog food
1. Dry dog After the food is opened, if there is any leftover, you should squeeze out the excess air in the bag, fold the opening tightly, clamp it, and store it in a cool, dry environment. Of course, it can also be stored in a storage bucket. However, it is not advisable to discard the packaging bag, and pour the packaging bag of the dog food into the storage bucket for preservation, and it is best to put it into the storage bucket together with the packaging bag.
2. If there is any remaining wet dog food after opening the lid, you should put the remaining dog food in an airtight food container, and then put it in the refrigerator to refrigerate. After taking it out of the refrigerator, it needs to be heated before feeding it to the dog.
Three, the correct way to feed the dog
1. Feed the dog Feeding is best at timing, ration, tableware and place. Regular feeding is good for dog digestion and absorption. In addition, the food bowl and feeding place cannot be changed frequently, otherwise it is easy to cause the dog to lose appetite or to refuse to eat.
2. Dog food should be the main food for dogs. Human food should not be fed to dogs, because human food usually contains salt, oil and various additives, which are not good for dogs. Generally, special dog food is developed according to the nutritional needs of dogs, which can well meet the nutritional needs of dogs.
3. The owner usually needs to brush the dog food bowl every day, and it should be cleaned separately from other utensils in the home.
4. Provide adequate drinking water to the dog every day, and change it frequently to keep the dog’s drinking water clean.
5. It is not advisable to change the dog food at will. The sudden change of the dog food can easily lead to a decrease in the dog’s appetite or indigestion. When you must replace the dog food, you should mix the new dog food with the original brand of dog food, and then gradually increase the weight of the new dog food, and replace it step by step until it is completely replaced with the new dog food.
