How to choose feed for spitz?

Small spitzs are very smart and active. In order for them to remain so until old age, it is very important to choose the right food for their pets. The choice of food is quite simple, the main thing is to know the basic needs of your little friend.

This breed of dog has a naturally accelerated metabolism. All because of the fact that glucose, which is very necessary for their energy, very quickly leaves their blood. This means that if an animal does not eat for a long time, it may have signs of hypoglycemia.

Besides, all the spitz have excellent appetite. But if you indulge in all the whims of the animal, then it may well lead to obesity. Since these dogs have a very low weight, even 250 grams of excess weight can cause cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is necessary as often as possible to weigh the little Spitz and mark the numbers in a special calendar. When the excess will be too noticeable, the pet must be put on a diet.

Spitz dogs grow quite quickly and already by 9-10 months they look like adults. For the first few weeks, they feed only on their mother's milk. You can start feeding them after seven days. You can give low-fat cottage cheese or boiled chopped meat. After that, you need to look at their health.

In 20-23 days milk porridges can be given. After one month, when the first milk teeth appear, you can give fresh chopped meat, as well as soups with vegetables. It is necessary to feed the spitz no less than 5 times a day, and only after six months you can transfer it to four meals a day.

After 2 months you can try to translate the spitz into a dry food. However, it is important for a puppy to soak it in water, especially at first. It is necessary to gradually accustom the animal to such feeds so that the animal does not have any problems with the stomach. After 8-9 months, it is necessary to transfer Spitz to two meals a day, while gradually increasing their portions.

Of course, any dog ​​food has its advantages and disadvantages. First of all, industrial food for small breeds will relieve a person from the need to create a daily menu, as well as cooking food specifically for the dog. You can feed the animals and dry food, and liquid. Any of them is suitable for feeding Spitz.

If we talk about the benefits of industrial feed, it is much easier to store and also very convenient to dispense.

Spitz foods can be quite different. If you take industrial, they can be either dry or soft. It is very important that the food chosen is well balanced.The dog's diet should include not only vitamins, but also minerals, and all the nutrients that are so necessary for his health.

Dry food is considered one of the most convenient. It costs a little less than liquid. However, the purchase must be sure to pay attention to its composition. It must be meat, not offal. In addition, the composition of the feed must contain vegetables and cereals. Also on the label should be the following information:

• for which animals the feed is intended, their age and weight;
• the trademark that issued it;
• the percentage of all ingredients;
• expiration dates;
• its mass;
• the company that distributes these feeds.

If we consider pastes or canned foods, they are considered the most favorite dish of small dogs. If we talk about their components, they are completely different from dry fodder, unless it is only water that is added here. In addition, they have good taste, as well as better digested. In their form, they resemble or cubes, or minced.

These feeds can be divided into two types.

1. Meat delicacy food, which includes products such as extradited soy. All of them are selected in such a way that in the end it turned out more delicious. However, it must be remembered that if it is given too often to the Spitz, they will become addicted.
2. Normal food consists only of animal tissues, normal soybeans, as well as cereals. It costs a bit less meat.

To make it easier to choose high-quality food for your pets, you can see specially compiled feed ratings. All of them can be divided into four types.

It is produced mainly from beans, as well as soybeans, which are practically not absorbed by the body of a small spitz. Its protein part is various meat wastes. Vitamins and minerals are practically absent in it. Most often, such feed is more harmful than good. However, many of them are quite popular.

Among the economy class feeds, the following should be noted:

• Pedigri, producer, of which America is;
• "Chappy", which can be made in America, as well as in Russia;
• "Darling", which is made in France.

Most often, this food is part of the daily diet. After all, it contains almost no salt and taste enhancers. However, the quality of such a product is often questionable. In their composition there is a lot of animal protein, but this is not meat, but by-products for the most part. In the ranking of the best are the following feed:

• "Pro Plan", which is made in France;
• Dog Chau - another French food;
• "Brit Premium", produced in the Czech Republic.

In the composition there are products such as meat of various animals, chicken eggs, various cereals, as well as some food additives. But there are some disadvantages in such feed - this is a poor digestion in some animals. These feeds should include the following:

• Bosch, manufactured in Germany;
• Arden Grange, which is produced in England;
• 1st Choice, made in Canada.

These feeds are quite expensive, but the price matches the quality. They are suitable more for people who have absolutely no time for cooking.

These feeds are considered the highest quality, as they include only natural products, the shelf life of which is significantly increased. All of them are very carefully selected and balanced. This is meat, and various cereals, and fats, and probiotics, which significantly improve the digestion of Spitz. In addition, holistic-class feeds are considered hypoallergenic. Their list includes the following feed:

• Natural holistic, which is produced in Canada;
• Go is another Canadian feed;
• Canidae, which is produced in America.

It often happens that a pet loses dry food and eats only natural products.This can happen because of the characteristics of the dog's body, and because of the poor quality food, as well as if it was fed only with natural products at puppyhood. Besides, the same feed may just get a little bored little spitz.

To cope with this problem, you need to start to find out the reason why he does not eat it. If the feed is of poor quality, then they just need to be changed. It may be necessary to diversify the diet with healthy natural products. The diet should contain all the necessary substances, so you need to give those natural products that contain everything you need.

If the spitz sharply refused to dry food, you can dilute it with kefir. This will make it wetter and will not harm the health of the little spitz. In addition, it will give an opportunity to get used to the unusual fodder. It should be given in small portions in order not to cause an upset stomach.

In addition, it is necessary to remove uneaten food every time and wash the bowl so that the dog is not accustomed to the fact that it can eat at any time. If the spitz refused to eat in the morning, then it should be given again, but in the evening. Do not feel sorry for the puppy and go with him. Already on the second day, he will eat up dry food with excitement. To encourage the development of this habit, it is advisable to praise him at the same time.

Choice of food should be in accordance with the data of the dog. After all, there are products that are intended for small dogs, and there are those that can be eaten only by big dogs. In addition, certain species can be targeted:

• for active animals;
• for sedentary;
• for sterilized;
• for pregnant;
• for little puppies.

Many dog ​​breeders have already tried to transfer their dogs to dry food. It was easy for some, but very difficult for others. Some animals after the transition to the "drying" quickly recovered, and someone had indigestion.

Most of the positive feedback was given to holistic-class feeds. Hypoallergenic food has beneficial effects on the health of dogs. Such feed is well and quickly digested. Spitz dogs look fresh and fun.

Summarizing, we can say that the choice depends largely on the owners themselves. If they give preference to industrial types, then it is necessary to buy better ones, which include only natural products, as well as vitamins and minerals. If a budget option is chosen, the dog will need additional vitamins. If you have enough time for cooking for your dog, then you can limit yourself to natural products.

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