The full development of the dog depends primarily on its feeding. This is especially true for puppies during their growth. A well-composed diet allows you to grow a healthy beautiful dog with a beautiful appearance from a small squeaking lump. Thus, each owner needs to know how to properly organize the feeding of German shepherds: puppies or more adults.
Regarding the issue of dog nutrition, most experts primarily focus on the fact that it should be regimen. And proper puppy feeding should be just that in the first place. Many veterinarians recommend the following diet:
- up to 2 months - 6 times a day;
- from 2 to 3 months - 5 times a day;
- up to six months - about 4 times;
- up to a year - 3 times;
- after a year - 2 or 1 times.
A clear meal schedule not only positively affects the formation of the puppy's internal organs, but also has a beneficial effect on the upbringing of the dog. This is due to the fact that the animal does not independently decide on what time to eat, but follows the orders of the owner.
The puppy's feeding rates primarily depend on what type of food the owner has chosen for his pet. In particular, manufacturers of dry feeds on the packaging of their products always indicate the portion sizes that a pet should receive daily. As a rule, the norm depends on the age of the puppy and on the composition of the product. Thus, the animal with each meal receives the amount of the most diverse nutrients necessary for the full development. In another option, when the owner prefers natural products, he will have to calculate the daily rate on his own. Feeding German shepherds (puppies and adult dogs) should be as balanced as possible, and the diet should include all the substances the animal needs for a full and healthy life. It is sometimes difficult to create such a “menu” for your beloved pet on your own, which is why many owners prefer dry food. However, the finished product can sometimes cause allergic reactions in the animal, so picking it up can be difficult. So the question of the type of feeding is always decided independently by each individual owner, depending on his personal beliefs.
Often, in terms of nutrition, the question arises as to under what conditions a pet should receive food. Feeding
German shepherds, puppies in particular, should occur in a clearly designated place for this and from specialized bowls. The bowl from which the pet will eat can be clay, metal or plastic. Many veterinarians advise you to purchase a special stand that will keep the dog bowls at the correct height. It is worth noting that this is also quite an important point in the question of how the German shepherd should be fed. Puppies, as they grow older, must be controlled by gradually raising their bowls in terms of growth. Thus, a similar function must necessarily have an adjustment function, which is worth paying attention to when buying.