What and how to feed the French Bulldog?

Buying a French bulldog, the new owners are faced with the question of how to feed it. It is important to understand that puppies and adults require different foods. The correct development and health of the pet directly depends on this.

The French Bulldog can successfully consume 2 types of food - both dry food and natural products prepared by the owner. When buying a puppy from a breeder, it is recommended to immediately find out how he fed the bulldog, and continue his chosen strategy... If you suddenly change the chosen type of food, then the dog may develop allergies or even poisoning. Having decided to train your pet to new products, this will have to be done consistently. In addition to regular food, the bulldog needs vitamins prescribed by a specialist.

Natural food is not only good for the dog, but also much more economical for the owner himself. Step by step, by introducing nutritious foods into the puppy's diet, it will be possible to accustom him to such a diet, which he will adhere to for the rest of his life. When forming a pet's diet, it should be borne in mind that meat should occupy from 40 to 70% of the total. Thus, there are about 20 grams of meat consumed per kilogram of bulldog weight. The dog treats rabbit meat, boiled horse meat and regular beef well.

It is customary to cut the meat into small pieces. In the event that a bird is offered to a pet, it must be cleaned of skin and bones. Sometimes the French Bulldog can also be offered by-products, for example, lungs, liver or spleen.Such a meat component can be raw or boiled, but in any case, it must be doused with boiling water in order to avoid problems associated with helminths. Sometimes it is not forbidden to feed the dog with fish - necessarily boiled and peeled.

Cereals make up up to 35% of the dog's diet. Porridge can be almost any - buckwheat, rice, barley or even ordinary oatmeal. Cereals are prepared according to the usual method, and at the end, meat or vegetables are simply added. In small quantities, the use of oils, for example, sunflower, linseed or olive, is not prohibited. A small amount of the product is dripped into the porridge.

Vegetables usually make up 20% of a bulldog's diet, serving as a necessary vitamin supplement in the same porridge. The selection of vegetables suitable for French Bulldogs is quite extensive. Cucumbers, carrots, zucchini, beets, peppers, or cabbage work well. It is recommended to offer fruit to dogs only as a reward for completing a command or good behavior. Dairy products make up about 30% of the diet. Regular milk is not recommended for bulldogs, but kefir, yogurt or yogurt will certainly be beneficial.

When choosing dairy products, you should avoid those options that are high in fat, as the stomachs of puppies usually take them poorly. Therefore, if you take the same cheese, then be sure to have a low fat content. In addition, you should not combine milk and meat in one meal.

The finished feed becomes a salvation for busy people. Moreover, the recipe, compiled by experts, does not make a mistake when determining the amount of the offered dog portion. In addition, ready-made food is a real salvation for dogs with allergies. The stores offer products of this area, suitable for any wallet - from economy class to premium. Finished feed can be dry, semi-moist and moist in the form of a paste. It is worth choosing one of the varieties depending on the preferences of the pet.

To begin with, veterinarians strongly advise against feeding the dog from their table. The animal should always receive food in one place and at the same time. In addition, there are a number of prohibited products. Fatty meat is not recommended for French Bulldogs, as a rule, in this case we are talking about pork. It is worth avoiding tubular bones, which, entering the respiratory tract, can damage them.

Smoked meats, pickles, sausages and sausages, as well as raw river fish are prohibited for pets. Despite requests, the puppy should not be given anything sweet or starchy foods, especially chocolate. You should be more careful with exotic fruits and dishes prepared with spices or sauces.

To properly feed the French Bulldog at home, you need to understand that this is a small dog and quite prone to obesity. Nutrition should be balanced, taking into account the pet's lifestyle. For example, an active dog that regularly goes on long walks with its owner will need much more calories than a lazy house dweller.

The place where the dog will receive food must be well-established. The dog must understand that he can always find his bowl in the same place. The eating area should be located away from drafts and not in the aisle. The most convenient way is to buy a special stand on which bowls of water and food will be attached at the level of the puppy's chest.The containers themselves can be made of various materials, but it is better to take rather heavy and reliable options that the bulldog cannot knock over with its paw or muzzle.

The bulldog will have to be fed at the same time every day. Puppies are given small portions, which certainly increase with age. The amount of food should allow the dog to eat, but not overeat.

Until the puppy reaches the age of 1-2 months, it is better not to separate him from his mother and give him breast milk. If the mother is absent, then the breeder can feed the month old dog with milk replacer. Feeding should be provided about 6 times a day. The first complementary foods start at 2 months of age. First, a small amount of meat is introduced into the diet - boiled and cut into small pieces, and after porridge. It is strongly discouraged to feed small bulldogs with fruits and vegetables, as you can provoke allergies.

In the period from 2 to 3 months, the puppy is also allowed low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, eggs and boiled fish. If the meat will be given raw, then it must first be scalded with boiling water. In addition, it is important to cut the piece into smaller pieces or grind it in a meat grinder. Between 3 and 4 months of age, the French Bulldog usually has new hosts that must continue with its current diet. Puppies from 4 to 6 months will need to be given food 3-4 times a day, but making portions is much larger. From six months, the dog begins to receive adequate nutrition.

For neutered and neutered dogs, experts recommend purchasing a special food, the composition of which takes into account all the needs of the animal. After sterilization, food intake is allowed only after the restoration of the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. In the first feedings, the bulldog can only be offered liquid food, for example, soup, mousse or pate. If the dog is used to dry food, then it is easy to soak in water.

After about a week, the pet can return to its usual diet, but the portion size in this case is reduced by about 10-20%. However, it is better to transfer the bulldog to a special food designed just for spayed dogs. A neutered dog should not be immediately transferred to a new type of feed, but after a couple of weeks, the diet should be enriched with new components.

Food for a pregnant French Bulldog has its own specifics. The first 3 weeks no changes are required, but gradually the calcium content in the diet begins to increase. In the first month of pregnancy, the amount of calcium should be 70 milligrams per kilogram of the dog's weight. for the full formation of the skeleton of the puppy and the protection of the mother's teeth. A good solution is to gradually increase the amount of phosphorus to 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. On the advice of a specialist, it is also worth introducing vitamins of groups A and D into the diet.

In the second month of pregnancy, the portion size is increased and the frequency of feeding is set 3 times a day. However, the amount of carbohydrates, on the contrary, decreases at this time. In the eighth week of pregnancy, the frequency of feeding increases to 4 times a day, but the diet is freed from those foods that can cause digestive problems. Of course, those dishes that provoke allergies are also removed. In the last days of pregnancy, the French Bulldog is fed up to 6 times a day in reduced portions, and the meat is replaced with boiled fish. Throughout the entire period, it is necessary to offer the female more dairy products, but exclude those that lead to obesity. An excellent solution would be to purchase special food intended for pregnant and lactating dogs.

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