Give Gu Mu cold water suitable for drinking at any time and change the water frequently. On average, at least 60 ml of water is consumed per kilogram of body weight every day, while puppies, lactating bitches, working dogs or hot climates consume more water.
Gradually change food
In ancient times, the shepherd's diet had to be changed gradually for a week to adapt the animals' taste, digestion and metabolism, while the dog's intestinal microbes were more adaptable to eating than humans, thus restoring the function of digesting new foods.
Eat regularly
The greatest happiness of ancient shepherds was to eat the same food on the same plate at the same time and place every day. The number of meals depends on the dog's physiological state, and its physiological state should be evaluated frequently.
Control the amount of food
The amount of food per serving depends on the daily energy required by ancient shepherds and the calories contained in the food. The size of each food should be recalculated frequently to avoid obesity, and it should be adjusted with the change of dog's weight.
balanced diet
Whether it is self-made food or commercial food, food should contain all the nutrients needed by ancient animal husbandry, and the amount of various nutrients is sufficient and the proportion is appropriate, which should be suitable for the dog's body shape (small, medium and large breeds), physiological state (maintenance, reproduction and exercise) and age (puppies, adult dogs, middle-aged dogs or elderly dogs), and the proportion should be suitable for the sick state when necessary.
Choose your food carefully
Choosing food is very important. First of all, we should consider the nutritional balance. There are two criteria that can be used to choose foods suitable for ancient grazing: age (puppies, adult dogs, middle-aged dogs or elderly dogs), level of physical activity or physiological activity (active dogs, sports dogs and breeders) and body shape (small, medium and large).
Eat reasonably
The way of feeding is as important as the composition of food. Therefore, when feeding commercial food, we must strictly follow the instructions of the merchants. When feeding homemade food, we should put an end to some concepts, that is, "my ancient shepherd eats what I eat", "my ancient shepherd eats what he likes" or "my ancient shepherd just eats". Finally, there should be no table residue, candy, candy, cake or chocolate in dog food.
8. cleanliness is almost sacred
Commercial food provides the best guarantee for hygiene and health. There is no danger of poisoning as long as it is used in the right place. Canned dog food, fresh food or thawed food should be refrigerated, and dry food should be packed in sealed bags and placed in a dry place. If the dog doesn't eat all the food, he should throw away the rest, and the dog's plate should be scrubbed every time.
9. Record Gu Mu's daily achievements.
Dietary effects and any dietary changes, such as weight changes, hair texture, fecal characteristics, appetite and daily behavior, should be recorded by simple indicators.
Veterinarians should be consulted.
Through training, veterinarians can also become nutritionists for patients and healthy dogs. Consult a veterinarian about ancient animal husbandry, such as loss of appetite or overeating, excessive weight loss or gain, diarrhea or constipation, worrying health and behavior problems, thirst or significant changes in appetite. These may be signs of common diseases and need to be thoroughly examined.