There are many legends about dry food: someone says that it is useful and convenient, someone - that, on the contrary, is harmful and can even kill a dog. Dry food, of course, has its pros and cons. The main thing is to use it correctly.
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Step 1
Dry food or natural food? A small growing body needs so much: in addition to proteins, fats and carbohydrates, it also needs minerals, fiber, vitamins. You can, of course, mix meat, cereals, milk, eggs, cottage cheese in one bowl, but the dog's stomach is not hardy enough to digest this mixture. According to veterinarians, the ready-made dry food, despite the claims in the advertisement, also does not contain all the substances a dog needs. In addition, dry food does not stretch the dog's stomach well, does not make it work. Experts came to the conclusion that dry food and natural feeding should not be opposed, they must be combined. For example, one day to feed dry food, the other - natural food high in protein and fiber. Vitamins can also be added to the diet, especially in the autumn-winter period, since the dog cannot fully receive the required dose either in dry food or in natural food.
Step 2
How to choose dry food Cheap dry food is made from by-products and preservatives. They are not only not useful, but even harmful to dogs. The use of such feed threatens the development of urolithiasis, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, in some cases, even diabetes. In addition, due to the low quality raw materials from which these foods are made, they are digested too quickly, and the dog constantly walks hungry. Buy good, expensive food of proven brands. The food must necessarily correspond to the breed, weight and age of the animal. Good brands of feed have a fairly wide assortment line, you can easily pick up the feed that is right for your pet. The food allowance will be indicated on the package.
Step 3
How to teach a dog to dry food? Dry food is convenient: in the country or on the road, when there is no way to prepare food for the dog, it is simply irreplaceable. But many animals refuse dry food at first. In order to transfer the dog to dry food, it is necessary to gradually mix it into the usual food. Perhaps the dog will just taste it, and he will like it. Add feed to food until it is 50% of the feed. If your dog eats everything, try giving dry food separately. Veterinarians recommend soaking it with water. If you are against soaking, be sure to have a bowl of fresh water next to the food. If your dog is naughty, let him get hungry. If he continues to refuse after this, return to adding food to the usual food until the animal becomes accustomed to the taste. It may be necessary to change the brand of feed.
