What kind of dog food is good for Kunming dogs? Do you also want to know what is good to feed Kunming dogs? Below, Xiaodouzi will introduce in detail the dog food selection recommendations for Kunming dogs.

Recommended dog food options for Kunming dogs:

1. Types of dog food

There are two main categories of dog food: dry food and canned food. The other type is snack biscuits, deodorized biscuits, beef jerky, etc. The main nutritional components of various brands are similar. The ones with higher prices have special food formulas and have different considerations for various ages and varieties. You can compare them in advance.

Depending on the age of growth, let the dog eat dog food suitable for it. Puppies eat puppy food, adult dogs eat adult dogs, old dogs eat old dogs, and fat dogs eat fat dogs. Don’t get confused to avoid getting too fat or too thin.

The nutritional content of dry food is relatively stable and average. Dogs can clean up dental calculus and relieve itching by chewing. But if you have a problem with urinary stones, try to avoid eating dry food unless it is a prescription feed for stones.

The nutritional content of canned food varies depending on the price. High-priced cans are made of better materials; low-priced cans are mostly made of a lot of unshredded offal. The advantage is that the vitamin content is less likely to be lost and the palatability is better. The disadvantage is that there is a lot of meat and the bowel movement is difficult. The smell is strong, and if you eat it for a long time, you will easily develop dental plaque. Dry food is not as tasty as canned food, but it is easier to digest and absorb, and bowel movements are less smelly.

Snacks can be used in life training and basic training as a reward when the dog does something right. Don’t give the snacks that people eat to dogs often, as this can easily spoil its appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cakes, it is better to avoid these desserts as they are prone to tooth decay. Having gastrointestinal problems can also make you gain weight easily. After eating too much sweet food, the biggest problem is that the dog loses his appetite for dinner.

　2. Different types of dogs have different weights

When a puppy is just born, he or she should eat breast milk; when the puppy is weaned, you can start feeding it liquid food, canned meat mixed with warm boiled water to make a paste, or dry food for puppies heated in water and soaked until soft. At two months old, you can start eating puppy food. Large dogs are big and grow quickly. You can add some calcium powder and other nutrients to their meals, but they must be taken according to the doctor's instructions and instructions. Some people raise large fighting dogs and like to feed them raw meat to let them get used to blood. This is very dangerous because uncooked meat is dangerous. Secondly, after getting used to eating raw meat, it may be harmful to people when the owner forgets to feed it or abandons it. Many incidents of dogs attacking people are caused by this.

　3. Frequency and time of feeding

The number of feedings per day is roughly as follows: From weaning to three months old: three to four times. From three to six months old: two to three times. From six months to one year old: two times. Over one year old: one or two feedings. The time can match your work and rest schedule, but it’s not just about feeding. You also need to consider walking the dog after meals and urinating and urinating., time to clean the toilet bowl and wash dishes.

Wash the bowl immediately after a meal to prevent the residue from attracting rats, cockroaches, and ants, or leaving too much food left to rot in the sun and rain. At the same time, remove the bowl to prevent it from getting bored and playing with the bowl or even chewing it. As for how much to feed, usually follow the instructions, and then adjust according to whether there is any leftover from the last meal.

4. Considerations when buying imported food

When buying imported food, try to find one with Chinese descriptions and the importer’s phone number. Because the canned dry food that comes across the ocean may have expired, smelly, or become moldy. If it's damp or infested with insects, ask the boss to return or replace it immediately, no need to be polite. After opening, it must be stored properly, the cans should be placed in the refrigerator, and the dry food should be sealed.

When buying for the first time, don’t buy too much. You can buy two or three kinds in small quantities to see the puppy’s reaction after eating it; including palatability. The degree of digestion and absorption, and the shape of the excrement. Each variety says that its product is the best, cheap and big, so you might as well ask doctors and experienced people for advice.

5. How much is appropriate to eat

Feed your dog only seventy percent full, don’t overdo it, and let him lick the bowl with satisfaction. If he eats too much and runs and jumps after the meal, he will easily vomit it out intact. For puppies kept in cages all year round, eating is their rare entertainment, so they will be as greedy as a starving ghost. Don't be fooled by them into thinking they are really hungry.

But a dog that always eats not enough, does not have much activity, and has poor excretion may be really sick. It is best to take it to see a doctor. When changing your dog's food, don't change it all at once. Mix in half of the new food each time, try it for two or three days, gradually increase the new amount, and then use the new food after a week.

Only in this way can the dog’s digestive system adapt, otherwise it will be prone to diarrhea. Many people think that dogs just want to chew bones. In fact, chewing bones can easily block the dog's intestines, make it constipated, cause vomiting and reduce appetite.

In particular, chicken bones must not be eaten because they are small and brittle and can easily clog the esophagus and pierce the gastrointestinal tract. When feeding, be sure to give plenty of water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled or boiled water, as their intestines and stomach do not care about these.

6. What should dogs eat to be healthy?

Dogs and humans have different food cultures. Humans are omnivores, while dogs are originally carnivores. Because the ancestors of dogs did not eat omnivorous foods such as biscuits, puddings, chocolates, and beef sticks. They only liked to eat animal meat, and occasionally they would eat grass and other things. For example, dogs with poor absorption ability would need to eat some other things in between. Eat rice fields to satisfy our hunger.

He is not particular about his eating habits. He uses his sharp canine teeth and forelimbs to tear apart large pieces of meat, chews them several times and then swallows them whole. The purpose of eating is very simple, just to eat to stay alive, and to fight for food. They eat quickly and have a better chance of survival in the wild.

Forbidden vegetables

Onions: Also called onions, Kunming dogs will suffer from hemolytic anemia if eaten, and may even kill Kunming dogs. But if your Kunming dog accidentally eats a small piece of onion while eating pizza with you, it probably won’t die immediately. However, almost all books on Kunming dog diet and medical books say that Kunming Dogs are not suitable for eating onions, but you should still pay full attention to it.

Lots of tomatoes: Some books say tomatoes can cause cramps and arrhythmias, but this issue is open to debate because some high-quality dog ​​food contains tomatoes, and Kunming dogs will not eat two or three pieces. There are any adverse reactions, so I personally think that it may be more accurate to say that you should not eat a large amount of cinnamon.

Potato peels and sprouted potatoes: Of course you would not feed these to Kunming dogs on purpose, but we usually store potatoes on the colder ground and not in the refrigerator. Teething potatoes and potato skins are poisonous. People know it, but Kunming dogs don't. Putting potatoes like balls where they can bite is very tempting to Kunming dogs. It will take out the potatoes and chew them with great interest, and then it will cause food poisoning. So to take precautions before it happens, keep the potatoes away and don’t let your Kunming dog find out.

Mushrooms: The fundamental reason why Kunming dogs are not allowed to eat mushrooms is because they do not want Kunming dogs to be familiar with and accept the smell of mushrooms, because some mushrooms are highly poisonous. When Kunming dogs go out, if they have familiar smells or things they are used to eating, they may have too close contact or accidentally eat them. This does not mean that the mushrooms that people eat now will cause any adverse reactions to Kunming dogs.

Precautions

1. Canned food

Canned food with juicy meat and soft texture has different tastes and chewiness, which can stimulate the dog's appetite. However, it is high in protein, and usually increases caloric and carbohydrate intake when mixed with dry dog ​​food. Moreover, it loses its umami flavor after a while after opening.

　2.Pemmican

Adding crunchy pemmican to canned food for dogs not only increases the bite, increases fiber and fat, but also strengthens the movement of the palate.

　3. Dry dog ​​food

Completely dry dog ​​food is nutritionally balanced and easy to store in large quantities. Because it contains 4 times the calories of canned food, be careful not to eat too much when feeding. There are several types of dry dog ​​food:

Highly nutritious. It is suitable for growing Kunming puppies, but be careful to choose one that is easy to digest.

Ordinary type. For adult dogs, nutrition and calories have been calculated based on activity level.

Low heat card type. It is a low-calorie weight loss food suitable for old dogs, dogs who are obese or do not exercise enough.

Used for grinding teeth. A large, crunchy dry food that stabilizes gums and removes tartar.

　4. Half-raw food

This food is similar to cheese and has three times the calories of canned food. However, it contains a lot of carbohydrates, so dogs with diabetes don’t like to eat it. Like dry dog ​​food, leaving it out for a day will not affect its taste. It can be fed to greedy and elderly dogs in small amounts, depending on their amount of exercise.

5. Bite glue

This is a bone-like colloid made by compressing beef bone powder. Dogs need to grind their teeth frequently, but if the glue is too small, it will be swallowed in one bite. Chicken bones are thin and brittle and can easily hurt the mouth and stomach. Big beef bones that are too hard may break teeth, so this is a very suitable food.