Outwardly miniature chihuahuas, which due to their humble dimensions are considered the smallest dogs in the world, produce the impression of fragile creatures. But with proper care, these animals able to live to a respectable age, maintaining excellent health up to 15-20 years. But only if the selection of the right diet for a chihuahua take full responsibility. So, let’s try to figure out what products are needed for dogs of this dwarf breed, and why not feed the chihuahua.
The better to feed a chihuahua at home
Feeding a chihuahua involves the inclusion of proteins, fats, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals. If desired, the owner can feed a chihuahua at home:
- A quality finished feed containing all the necessary components needed by the dog.
- Natural food, consisting mostly of meat, dairy products, cereals and vegetables.
Advantages of feeding Chihuahua with ready-made feeds:
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- Time saving. Actually, I opened a spider or a box with food, and the dog is full. No need to waste time cooking;
- Ready-made feed is convenient to take on the road. They occupy a little space in the bag, but with pots and bowls with home you won’t especially eat food;
- A good feed includes all the substances a dog needs. Then the owner doesn’t have to spend money on buying vitamins drugs;
- Super premium feed can be selected, given dog health features. If, for example, a Chihuahua digestive problems, you can choose a diet special feed;
- Dry food perfectly eliminates tartar chihuahua and plaque. But many dogs of this breed have problems dental nature.
The benefits of feeding chihuahua natural food:
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- The ability to choose the freshest and highest quality products for pet;
- The natural menu can be very diverse;
- Food prepared by a caring owner doesn’t contain harmful components (preservatives, dyes). Whereas in Some premium feeds have such components.
Based on your financial capabilities and level of employment, the owner must immediately determine how and what to feed the chihuahua: hand-made food or convenience store. Mix that and another is impossible, because it will be a serious burden for digestion. And what kind of food to feed a Chihuahua is a master’s business. The main thing is not to harm.
Features of Natural Chihuahua Feeding
If you feed the chihuahua at home is decided by the dishes, cooked independently, should be included in the pet menu такие продукты:
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- Low-fat meat – the main source of protein, the main feed for chihuahua. It should account for about 60% of the total the amount of food a dog eats. At the same time, the best meat for a chihuahua is it’s veal, beef, turkey, boiled and well-cooked chicken crushed form. You shouldn’t give raw meat to the dog, because in it can be dangerous parasites;
- Cereals. They should not be abused, but on the dog’s menu there should be about 15% of cereals cooked in meat broth or water. Buckwheat, oatmeal, and millet are sources of carbohydrates that make energetic pets;
- Vegetables (and fruits) – the vitamin base for health chihuahua. The proportion of plant components may vary within fifteen %. Vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, zucchini) are thoroughly washed and chopped before serving a doggie. If desired, they can be pre-welded or bake. Fruits are also washed, peeled and chopped. Dogs can give apples, pears, watermelons;
- Dairy products are also protein, which necessary for the proper development of cells and body tissues. Besides addition, milk products strengthen the bones, and for Chihuahuas having not the most durable skeleton, it is important. The proportion of these products should be equal to 10%. For Chihuahuas, low-fat cottage cheese, yogurt, yogurt;
- Vegetable oils are a source of fats needed for transportation of nutrients, assimilation of vitamins, energy. Of course, a lot of sunflower or olive oil to give chihuahua is not required, because there are fats in meat. But a little bit you can and need to season dishes with oil: it has a lot of vitamins and useful elements.
In addition to the listed products in the diet of a chihuahua must also be boiled sea fish, boneless. It has a lot of protein There are vitamins A, D, B. But often it’s not worth giving fish, because kidney problems may develop. Once a week will be enough for a good condition food may include eggs, but boiled. Raw eggs threatened with salmonellosis. Part with eggs is also not worth it, otherwise Chihuahuas may have gastrointestinal problems. Boiled eggs are needed no more than 1-2 once a week. Sometimes meat is served as a substitute for offal – a scar, udder, abomasum, liver. But their consumption often causes in dogs diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, offal is better to give doggies no more than 2 times in Week.
What can not be fed chihuahua
Now let’s list the foods that should not be in the diet чихуахуа:
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- Pickles and smoked, spicy foods – carry a load on liver and kidneys increase pressure;
- Fatty meat (pork) – is fraught with obesity. And raw meat also a source of harmful microorganisms;
- Bones – Chihuahua’s digestive organs are not intended for digesting sharp bones. In some cases, close to tragedy;
- Sweets – threaten weight gain, problems with stool, tooth decay;
- Milk – This product usually causes in adults. chihuahua diarrhea;
- Flour – gives the intestines completely unnecessary fermentation;
- Nuts – fatal to the bones and bladder;
- Beans – cause prolonged bloating and appearance gases
- Mushrooms – heavy for the liver, can be the cause poisoning a dog;
- Some berries and fruits (strawberries, currants, raspberries, melon, etc.) – often cause allergies, from them dogs can have diarrhea.
And of course, a chihuahua absolutely does not need products that are invented for their owners. Agree, it’s silly to wait for the dog to go to favor alcohol, soda, chocolate, fast food, snacks.
Features of feeding chihuahua ready-made feed
So, properly feeding chihuahua with natural food is not easy. You will need to choose certain products (say, you can’t give chihuahua some kinds of meat), stand at the stove, count amount of nutrients. Then an alternative to “straight” choose ready-made feed. Consider what the concept of “best chihuahua food. “So, so as not to harm your little питомцу, потребуется учесть следующее:
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- Wet or dry food marked “for small (or dwarf) rocks “. For example, feed” Royal Kanin Sayz Mini. “Food for large dogs has more calories than Chihuahua required
- Wet and dry chihuahua dog food should be extra premium or premium quality (for example, “Grandorf” or “Akana”). Cheap economy feed, unfortunately, do not have in their the composition is nothing particularly good. They have soy, dubious vegetables quality, minimum meat, meat waste, flavor enhancers, dyes. And in good feeds there is meat, cereals, vegetables, herbs, eggs, that is, those products that are required by a chihuahua;
- Most good foods are subdivided into feed for kids, adults and old chihuahua. Little Chihuahua Has One need for vitamins and beneficial ingredients, while the elderly the chihuahua is completely different;
- Chihuahua food should be bought taking into account the characteristics dogs. Let’s say the Barking Heeds feed for small breeds with sensitive digestion.
In addition to dry food for Chihuahua, you can buy wet canned food of good quality. They can be alternated with dry products, but combine food in one bowl is not worth it. Disadvantage canned dog food – this is their quick spoilage after opening. Whereas dry feeds are stored for a long time.
When, how much and how often to feed a chihuahua
An adult Chihuahua is traditionally fed twice a day. Food serving, which a doggie should eat per day is approximately 150-250 gram. How many times a day to feed a chihuahua and in what quantity the veterinarian can figure out based on the weight and age of the animal, its уровня активности.
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If we are talking about a Chihuahua puppy, then the situation changes a bit (than feed your chihuahua puppy you can ask your veterinarian if it’s hard to come up with a menu yourself):
- Up to 1 month, the baby drinks mother’s milk (or substitute milk);
- After 1 month, a little grated mashed meat or soaked dry food;
- A 2-month-old Chihuahua puppy is usually transferred to an “adult” meal – natural food or purchased feed, given age features (food is ground, allergenic products are excluded, not overload the baby with food). Once a day feed a chihuahua puppy in at such an early age can be milk, if he was not separated from the parent. From 2 to 4 months old, dogs of this breed are fed 6 times per day;
- From 4 months to 6, a Chihuahua needs a 4-time admission food;
- From 6 to 12 doggies are fed three times a day;
- A one year old chihuahua is fed twice.
It’s important that the chihuahua puppies have balanced feeding, full and high-quality. Saving on products for the natural eating or buying cheap feeds can lead to the animal will grow weak and unhealthy. Say feed the puppy chihuahua in 3 months economy feed – it’s just to deprive the pet good development. Do not get carried away with meat alone, because that the animal needs a varied diet.
