My dog ​​doesn’t seem to have enough to eat. Does he need extra food?

A dog owner left a message on the "Dog Knowledge Encyclopedia" Weibo: "My puppy's belly seems to be a bottomless pit, and it can't be filled no matter how much I try. I'm afraid that the baby will be hungry, so I always give the dog extra food. Am I right? ?"

Dear friends, please don’t be fooled by the dog’s “starving ghost” appearance! This is wrong.

For dogs, it is healthiest to eat at regular times and rations every day, and 7 minutes of fullness is the healthiest. You know, if you give too much food to your dog because of a moment of soft-heartedness, your dog will take the food for granted, and in the long run, it will easily develop the bad habits of anorexia and picky eating.

According to a survey by a professional organization in the United States, dogs fed 100% full will have a 25% shorter life span than dogs fed 70% full! Therefore, owners only need to feed rations according to the detailed feeding table on the dog food packaging bag. That's it. "In fact, the digestive system of dogs is very different from that of humans, so it is better to feed less than to overfeed."

In addition, if your dog has food-protecting behavior, the owner may wish to learn to feed the dog with his hands. In this way, the dog can understand that the hand is not here to snatch its food, but to give it food. After the habit of feeding with hands is formed, the owner can also try to deliberately take the food out of the dog's mouth. If the dog does not attack, immediately reward it with more delicious food. Through such repeated training, the dog can protect food and hurt people. situation will no longer occur. ”

"@dogknowledge" reminds parents that feeding is not just about filling the dog's stomach. Using this time to train the puppy will make your relationship closer.

In a word, the standard for correct feeding of dogs should be: regular and quantitative meals every day, 7 minutes full is the healthiest!