One of the oldest dog breeds, the Chow Chow, was bred in China. Its distinctive feature is its thick coat and blue tongue. This dog gets along well in a city apartment and in a country house, it is very clean and practically does not bark. The only drawback of this breed is allergy to some foodstuffs, therefore proper nutrition for the Chow Chow is a guarantee of health.
Instructions
Step 1
From the first days of the Chow Chow's appearance in your home, equip her with a place to eat and select stands for bowls with food and water in accordance with her height. This is a condition for the formation of correct posture and accuracy - it is difficult to climb into a bowl on a stand with your paws.
Step 2
If you use vitamin dry food for puppies or an adult dog, then there will be no need for vitamin and mineral supplements. Taking into account that the peculiarity of the breed is not very developed teeth, dry food will need to be soaked. The nutritional norm is 60-70 grams of dry food per 1 kilogram of the dog's weight, but here too, be guided by its appearance, which will be the main indicator.
Step 3
When changing food or if the dog is taking some kind of medication, see if it has an allergic reaction, if it does, then treat it with Tavegil at the rate of 0.01 milligrams per 1 kilogram of the dog's weight. The medication interval is 12 hours, but check with your veterinarian just in case.
Step 4
The rich coat of the Chow Chow needs care and maintenance. To maintain it in a beautiful, healthy state and to improve metabolism, it is useful to conduct a course of methionine - 1 tablet 2 times a day - annually in spring and autumn.
Step 5
Salt, sweet, spicy, bitter and smoked, should not be given to the dog in any form. Pork, any fatty meat, chicken and game are prohibited. Meat and vegetables - only boiled. Be careful with carrots and cabbage - they contain a lot of nitrates and the dog can be poisoned. Also exclude flour and bakery products, sausage, eggs and seafood from the diet. The water should always be boiled and fresh.
Step 6
Meat - veal, beef - can be given a couple of times a week, periodically replacing it with boiled liver or boneless sea fish. Cheese can be given un-smoked and no more than 1-2 times a month in a small piece. When training, when it is necessary to reward the dog, you can give him unsalted unleavened croquettes. Add 1 tablespoon of bone meal to her food once a week.
