Baby dogs are in great shape. You must begin to educate; but also know how to feed them properly.
For the German Shepherd, even more than for other breeds, the puppy's food is of paramount importance.
It is in the first months of his life that the dog is shaped. With the very fast growth that he knows, the slightest mistake causes significant damage that will persist all his life.
At first, train the animal to a certain discipline in its diet: the meals will always be distributed at a fixed time
Before 6 months
After weaning, give the food in 3 times:
- the morning
- noon
- and the night
Breakfast
The breakfast is essentially milky:
- skimmed milk powder diluted in rice water
- and in which you dip special biscuits enriched with calcium
Lunch
Lunch is:
- a porridge of rice and vegetables
- mixed with about 50 gr of minced meat
Having dinner
As for dinner, it is a soup rich in meat (half, half) with a small bowl of milk and a biscuit as a treat.
The distribution of vitamins and calcium is important, but its rigorous dosage makes it necessary to do it under the strict control of the veterinarian.
As the animal grows, the doses will be increased and supplemented from time to time by a little cod liver oil and a raw egg.
Around 6 months
At 6 months, only 2 meals will be distributed daily (morning and evening).
It will be a gradual transition with adulthood that receives only one hearty meal.
Some advise however 2 food intake, but it is a matter of practical life. Remember that an organism needs a very varied amount of minerals and trace elements to function perfectly.
Carefully follow the diet of the young German Shepherd and vary as much as possible the dishes to avoid any deficiency.
Here is an important thing, specific to the German Shepherd: it is a sporty dog in which it is necessary to fight the natural greediness to avoid the unsightly obesity.
Is not it difficult to achieve in a family where children will love spoiling the dog with sweets of all kinds?
Do not forget the water which is a vital element of life and particularly necessary for the young. It must be changed regularly to keep all its clarity and freshness.
Avoid the puppy drinking anything; it is likely to catch all kinds of dangerous microbes
