Dogs have different feeding methods at each growth stage from childhood to adulthood. So how should we deal with it from puppyhood to aging?

1) Feeding of Chow Chow puppies

Puppies are weaned about 6 weeks after birth, and can eat normal food from now on. However, within 1 to 6 months after birth, they should be fed 3 to 4 times a day.

From weaning to about the third month, feeding times should be set at 7 a.m., 12 noon, 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., 4 times a day. From the 5th to 8th month of life, puppies can be fed three times in the morning, noon, and evening. The amount of food given to puppies during this period is approximately one-third to half of that of adult dogs.

In the months from 2 to 3 months after weaning to within 3 months, the puppy’s food composition will determine its lifelong eating habits. If you plan to continue to feed special dog food in the future, you must adapt it to the taste of special dog food during this period of time.

The gastrointestinal function of the little Chow Chow is relatively poor, so dog food is the most suitable food for it. When the Chow gets older, it is too expensive to eat dog food. You can make homemade dog food for the dog. To change the taste, you can use cornmeal, carrots, cabbage, eggs, beef salt, and egg and beef broth. dough, then knead it into a ball and steam it in a pot for 15 minutes.

2) Feeding of adult Chow Chow

After the Chow is one year old, although many people still feed the Chow twice a day, in fact, feeding the Chow once a day is enough. Feeding times should be as fixed as possible. For feeding once a day, it is recommended to feed at night, because animals generally like to lie down and sleep after feeding.

The most recommended adult dog food is "appropriate amounts of vitamins and protein." It should be mixed with warm water (not gravy).

Good sources of protein are: eggs, rice, country cheese, and a small spoonful of meat (but not too much, as too much meat can do more harm than good). The most common thing fed is rice. Rice is great for their digestive system and makes their coat shiny.

3) Feeding of elderly Chow Chow

The digestive system of older dogs gradually declines, so elderly Chows should be provided with food that is easy to chew, digest and absorb. Compared with their youth, older dogs need to eat smaller meals more frequently and provide them with enough water. For older dogs, more attention should be paid to controlling the salt in food. In order to prevent constipation, elderly dogs should be provided with more vegetables and fruits. Excessive consumption of ice cream can put a strain on the heart and digestive system of older dogs. You should choose special food for aging dogs with a balanced proportion of various nutrients and added various vitamins and anti-aging ingredients