What is dog food?

 What is dog food?

Dog uses

Dogs are considered one of the most common types of pets among those that humans raise and take care of, and the origins of dogs are due to the wolf family, but after the man undertook the operations of taming and raising them, they became pets and coexisted with humans since ancient times, and many people raise dogs mostly with the aim Provide protection, as well as amusement. The proverb is set with loyalty of dogs and their love for their owner, and some use them for hunting and guarding purposes, in addition to their use in military operations, past and present.

Feeding dogs

The type of food provided to dogs differs according to the size and age of the dog, so the amount of food that should be provided to the dog of a small size differs from that of the old, and age also plays a major role in determining the type of dog food.

Feeding young puppies

Feeding newborn puppies in the first three months needs careful care; The educator should start to convert the puppy from the mother's milk diet to the puppy's diet gradually and regularly by keeping him away for short and long periods of time from his mother. The importance of this step is to make the puppy gradually move away from the mother's care. This process is called weaning, and it is best to start in the third or fourth week.

There is no need to feed the puppy any additional food before weaning, but in the event that the mother is sick and does not produce enough milk, formula milk or a veterinarian is used for guidance. During weaning, the dog is fed formulated food intended for dogs and is moistened with warm water, and food is presented repeatedly after weaning to maintain the level of sugar in the blood, and if any side effects occur, such as diarrhea and vomiting, the veterinarian must be consulted as soon as possible.

Feeding adult dogs

The food provided to adult dogs should be sufficient to meet their energy needs and replace the body's cells and tissues. The amount of food provided to the dog must be proportional to its size and energy, so that it does not exceed its need and causes diseases resulting from the accumulation of fats, and is not less than its needs, and it becomes wasted and weak.The dog’s activity varies according to its type and movement, so the educator has to determine the quantity of food sufficient for his dog’s body. The amount of food required for the dog can be determined by the veterinarian, and this amount may increase in the winter, or when the dog performs additional activity, or is infected with a disease. It is usually recommended to provide two meals a day for an adult dog, with a period of time between them of 8-10 hours. This method helps in controlling animal behavior.

Some people divide meals into three meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and each meal has a set time, and it differs according to the type and age of the dog. During which meals containing raw eggs are served to be a special meal for dogs that practice violent exercises, and are served after the sixth month of the dog's life, and for the meal that contains meat and bones, it is given to the dog daily in order to strengthen his jaws and fill his need for protein and is given, and can be replaced Dinner is with the remainder of lunch, but not every day, until the age of six months.