Feeding pets is an extremely important link between owners and pets. Good appetite is often one of the signs that pets are healthy and in good condition in all aspects of their body (but this is not always the case) , in certain diseases such as hyperthyroidism in dogs and cats, pets will also have a good appetite). The pet's feeding method directly reflects the pet's eating habits and the owner's lifestyle. Generally speaking, cats tend to eat only small amounts of food at a time, so ad libitum feeding, which means a continuous supply of fresh food and water, is more suitable for cats. Compared to cats, dogs are more social and tend to eat at fixed times. Therefore, the method of stipulating the total amount of food or feeding only within a specific time is more consistent in dog breeding.
Figure 1 Feeding is the most important part of keeping pets healthy
Common requirements are as follows, and common feeding methods are as follows:
1. All-you-can-eat feeding (free choice): Food can be obtained during sex, and the quantity is not controlled. Pets can freely choose when to eat. . This feeding method reduces the owner's worries and only needs to replenish food after a period of time (usually 3 to 5 days). but? ? Are there any drawbacks to this feeding method? ? And easy? ? Of, freely fed food often? ? Making cat (dog) food? ? Is it easy to grow food because it has high energy content? ? To? èthing? ? Injecting too much energy? ? Fatty. In addition, what if at home? ? If you have more than one pet, it is difficult to observe whether the food intake of a single pet has decreased using this method. Anorexia is the first manifestation of many diseases. Such improper feeding methods may lead to the creation of early diseases in pets.
Figure 2 Giving pets unspecified food
2. Points Feeding (Quantity Control): Pets are given a fixed amount of food throughout the day. The number of feedings in this method is often more than once, and the entire day's supply will not be fed in one go. Because feeding a large amount of food at one time reduces the possibility of pet gastric enlargement and is not good for the development of the pet's mental health, food absorptionIt is a pleasant process for pets, and appropriately reducing the number of feedings can improve the pet's emotional joy. Through this feeding method, the owner can control the pet's daily calorie intake (provided that no special snacks are given or the pet has the opportunity to go out to find food) and the pet's eating status can be more closely observed, and the owner can easily understand Is there any change in your pet’s daily appetite and food intake? The disadvantage of this method is that it requires controlling the amount of food and feeding it multiple times throughout the day, which is difficult for pet lovers in today's busy cities.
Figure 3 Giving pets food with a certain destiny
3. Time-limited feeding (time control): This feeding method is based on the premise of on-the-job feeding, that is, the amount of food is not controlled. The difference is that food is only provided within a certain time (usually 15-20 minutes), and the time is up. Then remove the remaining food. At certain times, this feeding method is also combined with divided feeding. Instead of giving an unlimited amount of food, the pet is given a specific amount of food within a specified time. If there is any surplus food after the eating time, it will be removed. . Time-limited feeding is often done twice a day. This method can prevent pets from being picky eaters to a certain extent and can improve healthy competition between pets for food. If you find that your pet is not interested in the food provided, you need to consider changing to a brand of cat (dog) food.
Figure 4 Give pets enough (or a certain amount) of food within a certain time, and then remove the food, even if there is Appetite is no longer available
The selection of feeding methods must be targeted based on the individual conditions of different pets and the owner’s lifestyle. . Pets in different growth stages such as youth and adulthood, specific psychological and pathological periods such as estrus, pregnancy and recovery from disease, feeding methods need to be appropriately changed to meet the energy needs of different periods. At the same time, individual differences between pets must also be taken into consideration., each pet is unique, and the feeding methods of other pets' "little companions" may not all suit you. In fact, pet owners may neglect the feeding and method selection of their pets due to time, energy and other reasons, which will have a certain impact on the health of their pets.
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