Proper nutrition is an important issue in the process of turning a puppy into a healthy and beautiful dog. Therefore, the formulation of the optimal diet for the puppy is a question that should be approached with all responsibility.
How and how much to feed the puppy?
As a rule, puppies do not receive breast milk at the age of two months. In their diet is introduced more raw meat and meat products, raw fish (fish - only sea, river can be infected with helminths), recommended soups in vegetable and later on meat broth, porridge, eggs, vegetables.
Also, wondering what to feed a two-month-old puppy, it should be noted that it is from this age that the intensive growth of puppies begins. Therefore, for proper development and to prevent rickets, the puppy should be given a mineral dressing as a mixture of the following substances: 4 parts of calcium glycerophosphate, 4 parts of calcium lactate, 2 parts of natural chalk, 1 part of phytin and 1 part of activated charcoal. These drugs can be purchased at the pharmacy. They should be ground into powder, mixed and given to the puppy, mixed in the feed. The amount of such feeding depends on the age and breed of the puppy (consult a veterinarian or an experienced breeder). For some breeds (for example, sheep dogs), bone meal can be recommended as mineral top dressing.
Vitamins , especially A and D (oil solutions) are also very necessary during this period. They are best given along with milk food one drop per day (one vitamin in the morning, the other in the evening). In addition, in the vetaptek you can now purchase complex vitamin and mineral supplements that correspond to a certain age and breed of the dog.
Speaking of milk. Often the question arises whether it is possible to feed a puppy with milk? It is possible and even necessary, if only it is a natural product, and not reconstituted from dried milk. Indeed, it is in milk (cow or, better - goat) are all the substances necessary for the development and growth of puppies. But, like in humans, dogs can have an individual tolerance of milk. Some dogs do not tolerate milk at all, some people drink it all their life and feel great. And for some, after reaching a certain age, swelling and volcanism are observed due to the fact that lactase, an enzyme that breaks down the milk sugar, is growing in the body of the growing puppy over time. Watch your pet and decide on the reception of this product. You can recommend to introduce into the diet sour-milk products and cottage cheese, especially calcined. An important point. You can not replace milk with water. Remember, milk is food!
An irreplaceable product in the puppy's diet are all kinds of porridges. And here also the question arises, which porridge is better for feeding the puppy? Nothing complicated. From the second month of life the puppy can cook a well-boiled rice or buckwheat porridge on vegetable broth or milk. Then gradually (from the third month of life), you can cook porridge on a meat-poor broth and introduce new groats - oatmeal, wheat, and barley. How many times does it take to feed a two-month-old puppy? Every four hours.
It is important to know
Asking the question, what to feed a grown-up puppy, when at 2 months he does not already get mother's milk, but wants to give the growing body as many useful substances and vitamins as possible, use the advice of experienced breeders. Diversify the diet and at the same time indulge in "delicious" it is possible, giving the puppy a few berries of raisins or a small amount of honey. These foods are very rich in vitamins necessary for the growing body. Some puppies eat nuts with pleasure. Excellent prevention from tartar - a small tomato or a little tomato juice, added to the porridge. Listen to advice, and you can grow up a healthy and cheerful dog.