We need to know the dog's eating habits before giving the dog snacks. Dogs are carnivores with strong digestive system, which can digest a lot of protein and fat. Therefore, in our daily diet, we should take meat, fish, vegetables and cereals as the main foods.
In addition to the staple food, dogs also need to eat appropriate amounts of vitamins, minerals and cellulose. Some dog snacks can also meet the nutritional needs of dogs.
2. Snacks suitable for puppies
Puppies have weak chewing and digestion ability, so they can't eat hard and oversized food, nor can they eat food containing artificial colors, spices and preservatives. Here are some snacks suitable for puppies:
1) Dog biscuits: It can be used as a training reward or snack for dogs. It is best to choose natural dog biscuits without preservatives.
2) Fruits and vegetables: Some fruits and vegetables can enhance the immunity of dogs, such as carrots, apples and pumpkins. However, it should be noted that it should not be excessive.
3) Meat: Dogs are carnivores and can digest a lot of meat. You can give your dog a proper amount of chicken, beef and the like.
3. Snacks that are not suitable for puppies
For puppies, some foods are not suitable for them to eat:
1) human snacks: some human snacks, such as chocolate, potato chips, coffee, etc. , all contain ingredients eaten by human beings, which may endanger the health of dogs.
2) Bones: Eating bones for dogs may cause problems such as suffocation and gastrointestinal obstruction. Therefore, it is best not to give dogs bones.
3) Milk and dairy products: The dog's stomach can't digest lactose in dairy products well, so it is not suitable for dogs to drink milk or eat dairy products.
4. Precautions for feeding snacks to puppies
Pay attention to the following points when feeding snacks to puppies:
1) Don't give the dog too many snacks, otherwise it will affect the dog's gastrointestinal health.
2) Don't give dogs human snacks, because human snacks may endanger the health of dogs.
3) Choose healthy and natural dog snacks, such as natural dog biscuits, dried meat strips and fruits.
In short, we should pay attention to the rationality of feeding snacks to dogs, and we should not feed some unhealthy snacks to dogs. Proper snacks can make dogs healthier and more lively. At the same time, dog owners need to know the size and health of their dogs and choose snacks that suit them.