How to choose food for spitz?

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

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

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

Spitz grows quite quickly and by the age of 9-10 months they look like adults. In the first few weeks, they only eat 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 the state of their health.

After 20-23 days, you can give milk porridge. After one month, when the first milk teeth appear, you can give fresh chopped meat, as well as soups with vegetables. You need to feed the Spitz no less than 5 times a day and only six months later you can transfer it to four times a day.

After 2 months, you can try to transfer the Spitz to dry food. However, it is important for the puppy to soak it with water, especially the first time. It is necessary to accustom the animal to such feeds so that the animal does not have problems with the stomach. After 8-9 months, it is necessary to transfer the 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 feed for small breeds will save a person from the need to create a daily menu, as well as cooking especially for a dog. You can feed animals with both dry and liquid food. Any of them is suitable for feeding Spitz.

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

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

Dry food is considered one of the most convenient. It costs a little cheaper than liquid. However, when buying, be sure to pay attention to its composition. It must have meat, and not offal. In addition, vegetables and cereals should be present in the feed. The label should also contain the following information:

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

If we consider pastes or canned food, then they are considered the most favorite dish of small dogs. If we talk about their components, then they do not differ at all from dry food, except that water is added here. In addition, they are distinguished by good taste and are also better digested. In their form, they resemble either cubes or minced meat.

These feeds can be divided into two types.

1. Delicious meats, which include foods such as extra soy. All of them are selected in such a way that in the end it turns out more delicious. However, we must remember that if it is given too often to Spitz, then they will become addicted.
2. Normal food consists only of animal tissue, ordinary soy, as well as cereal. It costs a little cheaper than 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 conditionally divided into four types.

It is made mainly from beans, as well as soy, 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 food is more harmful, not good. However, many of them are quite popular.

Among the feed of economy class, the following should be noted:

• "Pedigree", the manufacturer of which is America;
• "Chappi", which can be made in America, as well as in Russia;
• "Darling", which is made in France.

Most often, such food is part of the daily diet. Indeed, in its composition there is practically no salt and flavor enhancers. However, the quality of such a product is often dubious. They contain a lot of animal protein, but this is not meat, but offal for the most part. The following feeds are in the ranking of the best:

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

The composition includes products such as meat of various animals, chicken eggs, various cereals, as well as some nutritional supplements. But there are some disadvantages in such feeds - this is a poor digestion in some animals. These feeds include the following:

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

Such feeds are quite expensive, but the price corresponds to the quality. They are more suitable for those people who have absolutely no time to cook.

These feeds are considered the highest quality, since they include only natural products, the shelf life of which is significantly increased. All of them are very carefully selected and balanced. These are 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 feeds:

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

It often happens that a beloved pet refuses to dry food and eats only natural products. This can happen due to 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 during puppyhood. Besides, the same food can just bother a little little spitz.

To cope with such a problem, you first need 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 foods. 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 dry food, you can dilute it with kefir. This will make it more humid and will not harm the health of the little Spitz. In addition, it will provide an opportunity to get used to an unusual feed a little. It should be given in small portions so that upset stomach does not happen.

In addition, every time you need to clean up the half-eaten food and wash the bowl so that the dog is not used to the fact that she can eat at any time. If the Spitz refused food in the morning, then it must be given again, but in the evening. Do not feel sorry for the puppy and follow his lead. Already on the second day he will gobble up dry food with excitement. To encourage the development of this habit, it is advisable to praise it at the same time.

Feed should be selected in accordance with the dog. After all, there are products that are intended for small dogs, and there are those that can only be eaten by large dogs. In addition, certain types may be intended:

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

Many dog ​​breeders have already tried switching their dogs to dry food. This was easy for some, while for others it was very difficult. Some animals, after switching to "drying", quickly recovered, while someone had indigestion.

Most of the positive reviews were given to holistic class feed. Hypoallergenic food has a beneficial effect on the health of dogs. Such feed is well and quickly digested. Spitzs look cheerful and cheerful.

Summing up, we can say that the choice depends largely on the owners themselves. If they prefer industrial species, then you need to buy better ones, which include only natural products, as well as vitamins and minerals. If the budget option is chosen, then the dog will need additional vitamins. If you have enough time to cook for your dog, then you can completely limit yourself to natural products.

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