How to choose food for your Spitz?

Little Pomeranians are very smart and active. In order for them to remain this way until old age, it is very important to find the right food for your pets. It is quite simple to decide on the choice of food, the main thing is to know the basic needs of your little friend.

This breed of dog naturally has an accelerated metabolism. This is due to the fact that glucose, which is very necessary for their energy, very quickly leaves their blood. This means that if the animal does not eat for a long time, it may show signs of hypoglycemia.

Besides, all spitz have a great appetite... But if you indulge all the whims of the animal, then this may well lead to obesity. Since these dogs have a very small weight, even 250 grams of excess weight can cause the development of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to weigh the little spitzs as often as possible and mark the numbers in a special calendar. When the excess is too noticeable, the pet needs to be put on a diet.

Spitz grows quite quickly and by 9-10 months they look like adults. For the first few weeks, they eat only their mother's milk.You can start feeding them after seven days. You can give low-fat cottage cheese or boiled chopped meat. After that, you need to monitor the state of their health.

After 20-23 days, you can give milk porridge. After one month, when the first milk teeth appear, you can give fresh chopped meat, as well as soups with vegetables. It is necessary to feed the Spitz at least 5 times a day, and only after six months can he be transferred to four feeding times.

After 2 months, you can try to transfer the Spitz to dry food. However, it is important for the puppy to soak it in water, especially at first. It is necessary to accustom the animal to such food gradually so that the animal does not have stomach problems. After 8-9 months, it is necessary to transfer the Spitz to two meals a day, while gradually increasing their portions.

Of course, any dog ​​food has its own advantages and disadvantages. First of all, commercial food for small breeds will save a person from the need to draw up a daily menu, as well as prepare food especially for a dog. You can feed animals both dry and liquid food. Any of them are suitable for feeding Spitz.

If we talk about the advantages of industrial feed, then it is much easier to store and also very convenient to dose.

Food for Spitz can be quite different. If we take industrial ones, then they can be either dry or soft. It is very important that the food you choose is well balanced. The dog's diet should include not only vitamins, but also minerals, and all the nutrients that are so necessary for his health.

Dry food is considered one of the most convenient. It costs a little less than liquid one. However, when buying, be sure to pay attention to its composition. It must contain meat, not offal. In addition, vegetables and cereals should be included in the feed. Also, the label should contain the following information:

• what animals the food is intended for, their age and weight;
• the trade mark that issued it;
• percentage of all ingredients;
• shelf life;
• its mass;
• a company that distributes these feeds.

If we consider pates or canned food, then they are considered the most favorite dish of small dogs. If we talk about their components, then they do not differ at all from dry feed, except that water is added here. In addition, they taste good and are also better digested. In their shape, they resemble either cubes or minced meat.

These feeds can be divided into two types.

1. Delicacy meat feed containing products such as extradited soy. All of them are selected in such a way that in the end it turns out to be more delicious. However, we must also remember that if it is given too often to Spitz, then they will become addicted.
2. Regular feed consists only of animal tissue, regular soybeans and cereals. It costs a little cheaper than meat.

To make it easier to choose high-quality food for your pets, you can see specially compiled food ratings. All of them can be conditionally divided into four types.

It is made mainly from beans, as well as soybeans, which are practically not absorbed by the body of the little Spitz. Its protein part is various meat waste. Vitamins and minerals are practically absent in it. More often than not, these foods are more harmful than beneficial. However, many of them are quite popular.

Among the feeds of the economy class, the following are worth noting:

• "Pedigri", which is produced by America;
• "Chappi", which can be made in America, as well as in Russia;
• "Darling", which is made in France.

Most often, such food is part of the daily diet. Indeed, in its composition there is practically no salt and flavoring enhancers. However, the quality of such a product is often questionable. They contain a lot of animal protein, but this is not meat, but by-products for the most part. The following feeds are in the ranking of the best:

• "Pro Plan", which is made in France;
• Dog Chow is another French food;
• Brit Premium, produced in the Czech Republic.

The composition contains such products as meat of various animals, chicken eggs, various cereals, as well as some food additives. But there are also some disadvantages in such feeds - it is poor digestion in some animals. These feeds include the following:

• Bosch, manufactured in Germany;
• Arden Grange, which is produced in England;
• 1st Choice Made in Canada.

These feeds are quite expensive, but the price corresponds to the quality. They are more suitable for those people who have absolutely no time to cook.

These feeds are considered to be of the highest quality, since they contain only natural products, the shelf life of which is significantly increased. They are all very carefully selected and balanced. This meat, and various grains, and fats, and probiotics, which significantly improve the digestion of Spitz. In addition, holistic-class foods are considered hypoallergenic. Their list includes the following foods:

• Natural holistic, which is produced in Canada;
• Go is another Canadian food;
• Canidae, which is produced in America.

It often happens that a beloved pet refuses dry food and eats only natural products. This can happen due to the characteristics of the dog's body, and because of poor quality food, as well as if he was fed only natural products at a puppy age. Besides, the same food can just get a little boring for a little spitz.

To cope with such a problem, you first need to find out the reason why he does not eat it. If the feed is of poor quality, then they just need to be changed. You may need to diversify your diet with healthy, natural foods. The diet should contain all the necessary substances, so you need to give those natural products that contain everything you need.

If the spitz has abruptly refused dry food, you can dilute it with kefir. This will make it more moist and will not harm the little Spitz's health. In addition, it will give you the opportunity to get used to the unusual food a little. It should be given in small portions so that an upset stomach does not happen.

In addition, it is necessary to clean up the leftover food and wash the bowl each time so that the dog does not get used to the fact that it can eat at any time. If the Spitz refuses to eat in the morning, then it must be given again, but in the evening. Do not feel sorry for the puppy and follow his lead. Already on the second day, he will devour dry food with passion. To encourage the development of this habit, it is advisable to praise him while doing so.

The choice of food should be in accordance with the data of the dog. After all, there are foods that are intended for small dogs, and there are those that can only be eaten by large dogs. In addition, certain types can be designed:

• for active animals;
• for the sedentary;
• for sterilized;
• for pregnant;
• for small puppies.

Many breeders have already tried to transfer their dogs to dry food. For some it was easy, for others it was very difficult. Some animals recovered quickly after switching to "drying", while others had indigestion.

Most of all positive reviews were given to holistic-class feeds. The hypoallergenic food has a beneficial effect on the health of dogs. These feeds digest well and quickly. The Spitz look cheerful and cheerful.

Summing up, we can say that the choice depends largely on the owners themselves. If they prefer industrial types, then they need to buy better ones, which include only natural products, as well as vitamins and minerals. If a budget option is chosen, then the dog will need additional vitamins. If you have enough time to prepare food for your dog, then you can completely limit yourself to natural products.

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