Chihuahua, like any dog, is a carnivore. But this does not mean that you only need to feed her with meat. Even in the wild, many predatory animals are happy to supplement their meat diet with fruits, berries, and other plant foods.
What should be the food of a Chihuahua
In order for the Chihuahua's body to get used to the regimen, you need to feed the dog at the same time. This contributes to the proper functioning of the digestive system. An adult dog should be fed twice a day, morning and evening. It is advisable not to feed your pet at night. Better to give food every twelve hours. For example, breakfast at 8 am and dinner at 8 pm. Older dogs can be fed once a day.
To calculate the amount of food, the rule applies - 50-80 g of food per 1 kg of the dog's weight. You can feed the Chihuahua with both prepared dog food and natural food. Ready-made feeds are more convenient, since their composition is developed taking into account all the needs of the animal's body. But despite all the advantages of store food, many owners choose to feed their dogs natural food.
What can you feed a Chihuahua
The basis of a Chihuahua's diet should be animal protein (this is about two-thirds of the diet). Proteins are found in poultry, beef, fish, dairy products, eggs, etc. Before you give your pet beef or veal, it must be scalded with boiling water. Poultry and fish meat must be boiled and cleaned of skin and bones. Chicken and eggs can be given to the Chihuahua no more than once a week, and fish no more than twice.
It is useful to add dairy products to the dog's diet. They contain calcium, iodine and potassium - substances necessary for the Chihuahua's body. But milk should not be given in its pure form; it is not digested in most adult dogs. Instead of milk, please your pet with kefir, sour cream or low-fat cottage cheese. You can also give cheese and yogurt.
From food of plant origin, vegetables and cereals should be present in the Chihuahua's diet. From cereals you need to cook porridge (rice, buckwheat, corn). Meat is added to the finished porridge and poured on top with a small amount of olive or sunflower oil.
From vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini are suitable for feeding a dog. Carrots are very useful. Vegetables need to be boiled or grated.
What you can't feed a Chihuahua
Chihuahuas are contraindicated in the following foods:
• river or fatty fish (you can feed only sea fish, but not pollock);
• pork;
• smoked and sausage products;
• canned fish and meat products intended for people;
• salty, sweet, spicy, sour;
• fried and fatty;
• nuts, cabbage, legumes, peppers.
Chihuahua food should not be too cold or too hot. If necessary, it must be cooled or heated to room temperature.
