Border Collie (Definite Introduction)
Border Collie ranks first in dog IQ and has been praised by many pet lovers. Therefore, the price sold on the market is also relatively high. But there are still many people buying and raising him. We need to understand that even the smartest dog needs a healthy diet and training. So what is the most reasonable diet for Border Collies?
1. Frequency and time of feeding
The number of feedings per day is roughly as follows: From weaning to three months old: three to four times Three to six months old: two to three times six Months to one year old: twice over one year old: the time of one or two feedings can be coordinated with your work and rest time, but it is not enough to feed just once. You must also consider walking the Border Collie after meals and urinating, urinating, and Time to clean the potty and wash the dishes. Wash the bowl immediately after a meal to prevent the residue from attracting rats, cockroaches, and ants. There may be too much leftover food that becomes rancid due to exposure to sunlight and rain. At the same time, take the bowl away to prevent it from getting bored and playing with the bowl or even chewing it. As for how much to feed, always follow the instructions, and then make arrangements based on whether there is any surplus from the previous meal.
2 Considerations when purchasing imported grain
When purchasing imported grain, try to find a certificate in Chinese and include the importer’s bank number and telephone number. Because the canned food that comes across the ocean may be more effective in the future, if it smells bad and becomes moldy. If it gets wet and grows insects, immediately ask the owner to change it, no need to be humble. After unsealing, it must be kept properly. The cans must be placed in the refrigerator and the food must be sealed. When buying for the first time, don’t buy too much. You can buy two or three kinds in small quantities and see how the little Border Collie reacts after eating it, including the deliciousness. The level of digestion reception, and the profile of the permeate. Each variety says that its product is the best, cheap and big, so you can ask doctors and experienced people for advice.
3. How much is appropriate to eat
Feed the Border Collie only 70% of the meal is enough. Do not overdo it. Let it lick the bowl to satisfy its appetite; eat a large amount and add it after the meal. Running and jumping, it was easy to spit it out without leaving any trace. For border colts who have been kept in cages for many years, eating is a common entertainment for them, so they will be as greedy as a starving ghost. Don't be fooled by them and think that they are really hungry. But the border shepherd who always eats not enough, does not exercise much, and has poor penetrationThe sheep dog may be really sick, so it is best to take it to see a doctor. When you want to change the dog's food, don't change it all at once. Mix half of the new food each time, try it for two or three days, gradually reduce the new weight, and then use all the new food after a week. Only in this way can the Border Collie's digestive system adapt to the past, otherwise it will be prone to diarrhea. Many people think that Border Collies chew bones. In fact, chewing bones can easily block the intestines of Border Collies, causing constipation and causing vomiting and poor appetite. In particular, chicken bones are not suitable because they are small and hard and can easily clog the esophagus and pierce the gastrointestinal tract. When feeding, be sure to provide plenty of clean water at the same time. There is no need to use distilled water or boiled water, as their intestines and stomach do not tolerate these. In short, if fed on time, quantitatively and at fixed points, the little Border Collie will be happy and the whole family will be happy.
The first question for people who have never interacted with Border Collies is what to feed Border Collies? How to feed them? In the past, Border Collies food was not available on the market, so most owners used leftovers, maybe Feeding chicken, chicken necks, etc. to Border Collies is cheap but troublesome. At present, there are various types of Border Collie dog food, whether domestic or imported, with affordable prices and very convenient.
4. Types of food for Border Collies
There are two main categories of food for Border Collies: grains and canned food. The other is snacks such as large cakes and deodorant cakes. , beef and so on. The main nutritional contents of various brands are similar. The ones with higher prices have special food formulas and have different considerations for various ages and varieties. You can make multiple comparisons in advance. Depending on the age of the dog, let the dog eat a Border Collie food that suits it. Young dogs should eat puppies, adult dogs should eat adult dogs, old Border Collies should eat old Border Collies, and fat Border Collies should eat fat Border Collies. Do not mix them to avoid getting too fat or too thin. The nutritional content of Goliang is relatively safe and balanced. Border Collie dogs can specially clean dental calculus and relieve itching from chewing. However, if there is a problem with urinary stones, try to avoid eating food unless it is a prescription feed for stones. Canned foods also have different nutritional content depending on their price. High-priced cans are made of better materials; low-priced cans are mostly filled with a lot of unshredded offal. The advantage is that the vitamin content is less likely to disappear and the taste is better. The disadvantage is that there is a lot of meat and the content of the intestines in the bowel movement. The smell is strong, and if you eat it for a long time, you will easily develop dental plaque. The food is not as delicious as canned food, but it is easy to digest and absorb, and the bowel movements are not so smelly.
Snacks can be used as prizes for the Border Collie when it comes to survival training and basic training. Don’t give the snacks that people eat to the Border Collie too often, as this can easily ruin its appetite. Chewing gum, ice cream, cakes, it is better to avoid these desserts as they are prone to tooth decay. Having gastrointestinal troubles can also make you gain weight easily. After eating too much sweets, the biggest disadvantage is that the Border Collie loses his appetite for dinner.
5. Different breeds of Border Collies have different weights
When Border Collies are just born, they eat breast milk; when they are weaned when their teeth grow, they can start to feed them milkFor quality food, canned meat is mixed with warm water to make a paste, or young grains are soaked in boiling water until soft. At the age of two months, you can start eating puppy food.
The Giant Border Collie is big and grows fast. You can add some calcium powder and other nutrients to the meal, but it must be taken according to the doctor's notice and the recommendations in the certificate. Some people raise huge fighting border collies and like to feed them raw meat to make them accustomed to blood, which is very harmful; because uncooked meat is dangerous. Secondly, after getting used to eating raw meat, it may harm people when the owner forgets to feed it or abandons it. Many border collie attacks on people are caused by this.
When raising a Border Collie, you cannot be fussy and enjoy it all the time. When it is time to feed, you will worry about it and feed it some leftover soup or cheap canned food. You must understand that if fed like this for a long time, the stomach of a Border Collie will not be able to bear it. Moreover, if there is too much liver in the cheap canned food, teeth will develop after eating for a long time. In short, when you are raising a Border Collie, you must pay attention to it. Only a balanced diet can make the Border Collie grow up healthily.
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