Most of the shovelers have their own set of experience in raising dogs, some are desirable, and some are worth discussing, and they can't all be copied, they have to be treated dialectically, otherwise they will harm the dog and don't know it. In the process of raising a dog, six wrong "eating habits", the first one is tricked!
1. Don't wash the dog's dishes
The dog bowl needs to be cleaned every day, and it is recommended to throw it away if the food is not fresh, otherwise it is easy to breed bacteria and cause problems such as soft stool and diarrhea in dogs.
If the dog eats dry food, wash it once a day, and if it is wet or fresh food, wash it after each feeding. It is recommended to choose ceramic or stainless steel for dog bowls.
2. Do not control the amount of feeding
Keeping food in the dog bowl at any time for 24 hours can easily cause overeating and obesity, and over time, dog food is susceptible to moisture and deterioration.
Eating too much can overburden the pancreas and increase the chance of pancreatitis. And it will affect the health of the dog and may shorten its lifespan. It is recommended to eat regularly and quantitatively, eat small meals and feed frequently, and effectively control weight.
3. Insufficient drinking water
The water content of dry food is less than 10%, which is far from enough for dogs, and drinking less water can easily cause urinary diseases and increase the burden on the kidneys.
The number of water bowls should be increased, or ice cubes can be added to the water in summer, the dog can play and quench its thirst, and you can also feed wet food to increase water intake.
4. Feed snacks at will
There are a lot of dog snacks, and if you don't understand or blindly buy additives, it will make the dog develop a picky eater, and if you don't like to eat dog food, it will lead to malnutrition, dental calculus, bad breath and other diseases.
5. Don't pay attention to storing dog food
Dog food spoiled by moisture may produce harmful germs, resulting in soft stools, diarrhea, etc. It is recommended to store dog food in a sealed manner, keep it dry and away from light, and it is not recommended to over-store the food.
How to tell if dog food has spoiled due to moisture:
01 Observe the appearance: check whether the dog food is clumped and adhered to and whether the color has changed significantly.
02 Smell the smell: Spoiled dog food may have an odor, such as a sour or musty smell.
03 Touch feel: Touch the dog food with your hands, if it feels moist and sticky, it may have deteriorated due to moisture.
6. Choose dog food that is not suitable for your dog
Blindly following the trend, choosing dog food that is not suitable for your dog, or even mixing a variety of dog foods together, will increase the burden on the dog's body for dogs with sensitive stomachs and intestines. It is recommended to choose the right dog food according to your dog's physique
Conclusion: How many of the above habits have you recruited?
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