The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Alabai is an unpretentious dog in food, but during the period of maturation and growth, puppies must, along with food, receive all the vitamins and minerals necessary for their development so that the dog's skeleton is formed correctly. It is necessary to feed the Asians taking into account the characteristics of this breed.
Instructions
Step 1
Feed the puppies on a special stand that is adjustable as they grow; while eating, he should not keep his head in an inclined position. The water bowl should always be filled with fresh liquid. Do not leave the food after eating, it must be removed before the next feeding.
Step 2
If you decide to feed Alabai with dry food, then choose the super premium class, here the quality directly depends on the price. Before giving food to the puppy, it must be soaked in water.
Step 3
Up to three months, dogs are fed 5-6 times a day. The basis of the diet will be various cereals, bread. You can feed with steamed compound feed, and give it slightly warm. From 5-6 weeks start giving ground beef, 1 teaspoon will be enough for the first feeding. By the end of the sixth week, its serving should be one and a half tablespoons. During the week, the puppy should receive up to three liters of milk, 1 kilogram of cottage cheese and 2 eggs. Egg shells can be crushed in a mortar and added to food - the puppies begin to grow intensively bones and calcium is vital for them.
Step 4
After a month and a half, start giving chicken legs by cutting off the claws first. The foot itself can also be cut into 2-3 pieces. 2-3 paws a day will be enough. In the same amount, you can give chicken heads with severed beaks, slightly beaten off with an ax.
Step 5
After two months, the amount of meat the puppy is eating should be increased. Chicken legs and heads can no longer be chopped off or chopped off claws and beaks. Poultry tubular bones and pork and lamb rib bones should not be given - sharp edges can damage the dog's intestines. Add raw beef, pork and lamb cartilage bones and ligaments to the diet. It is better to give them at the end of feeding so that the puppy gnaws them slowly. Remember to add boiled vegetables to your food. By 9 months, the amount of raw meat in the diet should be about 0.5 kilograms. Train your puppy to eat vegetables, herbs and fruits from childhood.
Step 6
After 4 months and up to six months, feed the puppies 4 times a day, up to a year - 3 times, up to three years - 2 times a day. After three years, switch to single feeding. Once a week, especially in the warm season, it is useful for the dog to arrange a fasting day without food, but consult your veterinarian first.
