If one day your Border Terrier eats poop, don't call it "a dog can't change its habit of eating poop", because it has such a habit and it was you who caused it.
The dog is hungry, and the owner treats him too badly, so he can only "eat to satisfy his hunger." This situation is more likely to happen to Border Terriers, because many people think that it is a smaller terrier and should not eat much. In fact, this understanding is completely wrong. Border Terriers are usually busy at work, tireless, consume a lot of energy, and have particularly high nutritional needs, so their diet must not be careless.
So how to arrange the Border Terrier’s diet so that it will stop eating poop? Today, the editor will share the feeding methods of the Border Terrier in the four growth stages↓↓↓
Lactation period
Like newborn babies, Border Terrier puppies also need the care of breast milk. It’s just that the puppies can suck milk on their own after they are born. We only need to take good care of the weak ones and put the weaker ones on the mother’s chest to help them suck milk. In addition, female dogs only have 8 to 10 teats and their ability to nurse puppies is limited. If there are too many nipples, foster care or artificial feeding should be considered to ensure the healthy growth of the puppies.
Puppy stage
Puppies generally refer to Border Terriers that are 2 to 3 months old. During this stage, due to weaning and changes in the living environment of puppies, it is often easy to cause mental and behavioral restlessness and loss of appetite. At this time, careful care must be taken. Feed three times a day, and supplement the food with calcium powder and vitamins. At the same time, special attention should be paid to preventing a small number of Border Terrier puppies from overeating. The daily feeding amount should be determined according to the size of the dog. It is not advisable to overfeed. It is better to be 70 to 80% full, and feed each puppy 150 milliliters of drinking water. In addition, arranging an appropriate amount of outdoor exercise and ultraviolet rays every day is beneficial to the absorption of calcium and the growth and development of bones.
Adolescence
Youth dogs generally refer to Border Terriers that are 3 to 6 months old after birth. Young dogs are already able to live independently, and feeding should be done regularly, quantitatively, qualitatively, and at a constant temperature. At this time, the young dog's canine teeth have grown and it likes to chew. You can throw some bones in for it to chew. If it is a border terrier breeding dog, the nutritional needs are even higher. Generally, it needs to be fed once more in the middle, and the daily activity level of the breeding dog must be ensured. It should be active 2 to 3 times a day in a large activity venue, each time About 30 minutes. thisThis can not only ensure the quality of the male dog, but also enhance the physical fitness of the female dog.
Adulthood
When the Border Terrier is 6 months old, its food intake will gradually stabilize. At this time, attention should be paid to nutritional balance, including protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The six nutrients, vitamins, inorganic substances and water are all essential for them.
1. Protein: an important component of blood, muscles, and skin. Every cell and all components in the body is involved in protein. The main sources are meat, eggs, milk, and beans.
2. Fat: The source of body heat. The remaining part will be stored in the form of subcutaneous fat, which has the function of protecting internal organs and promoting brain nerves. The main sources are animal fat, egg yolks, and peanuts.
3. Carbohydrates: including sugar and fiber. Sugar is an important source of body heat and can ensure the normal operation of digestive organs. Fiber has the function of regulating intestinal function. The main source is sugar, Cereals, fruits.
4. Vitamins: It helps the functions of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and plays a lubricating role in the body. In addition, the dog's body can automatically synthesize vitamin C. The main sources are liver, fruits, and vegetables. .
5. Inorganic substances: including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, etc., which can maintain the normal operation of body functions and play a regulatory role. The main sources are water and carbon dioxide.
6. Water: It is the most important element to maintain life. If a dog’s body lacks 10%-15% of water, it will be life-threatening. The main source is daily drinking water.
People may depend on food, but dogs can’t lick poop even if they see it! Stop treating your Border Terrier badly and arrange a healthy and reasonable diet for it. Please take away these feeding methods, thank you!