Correct and balanced nutrition is the key to the health of your pet. More and more owners choose to feed their pets with dry food. It is very convenient, you do not need to waste time preparing food. You just need to choose good food and follow a specific feeding schedule.
Instructions
Step 1
You can start feeding dry food from two months. The first complementary food should be given in small portions soaked in water during the morning feeding. Dry food is introduced gradually. After a couple of months, the animal should consume the daily ration of dry food according to age and weight.
Step 2
If you have completely transferred your pet to dry food, then additional supplementary feeding is no longer needed. Modern feed contains all the necessary substances, trace elements and vitamins. Fresh or boiled meat, wet food (spider) should be given no more than once a week and should be perceived by the animal as a delicacy or encouragement. No additional vitamins are required unless prescribed by the veterinarian.
Step 3
There should always be a bowl of fresh water next to dry food - with such feeding, the pet needs to drink plenty of fluids.
Step 4
Do not overfeed the animal - the feed should be given according to the dosage. To do this, use a measuring cup from the food manufacturer. All feeds have their own daily rate and dosage. This is due to the protein content of the feed. You need to eat less high-protein feed because it is more satisfying and dense. Indulging your pet's desires to eat more can affect its health and cause problems with the urinary system, liver and stomach.
Step 5
Be very responsible when choosing dry food. All feed must be purchased from specialized pet supply stores. Give preference to well-known manufacturers, do not get fooled by advertising of budget feeds on TV. Good food cannot cost less than 100 rubles for 300-400 g. Food is subdivided depending on various factors: for kittens or puppies under the age of one year, for older cats, special medicinal with the prevention of certain diseases, hypoallergenic. The composition of feed should include several types of meat or fish, offal, vegetables (3-6 ingredients), vitamins.
