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What
to Feed, (WARNING DO NOT FEED YOUR PIT BULL CHOCOLATE
OR ONIONS)
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When you buy dry
dog food always read the ingredients if the first
ingredient is corn meal (WARNING)
don't buy that food. There are other dry foods
that have chicken or some other meat first buy
them. There are many
excellent commercial dog foods on the market today
that provide all the nutrients your dog needs.
Select a good quality food that is nutritionally
complete. Ask your veterinarian for
recommendations and try to avoid generic labels.
Pups under one year must have food designed to
meet the nutritional needs of growing animals. Dry
food or kibble mixed with can food is best for
your Pit Bull. It's nutritionally balanced and
helps keep teeth and gums healthy. Table scraps
are not recommended, because they generally don't
provide balanced nutrition and can make your dog a
finicky eater. If you choose to add them, they
shouldn't comprise more than 10-15%
of the diet, Pit Bulls love table scraps so throw
some in. Lean meat scraps and vegetables are
acceptable additions to your pet's diet. Avoid
spicy or rich foods, uncooked meat, or bones from
chicken, pork, steak or fish which may splinter.
Changes in diet should be made gradually over
several days. Abrupt changes in diet often cause
diarrhea. Once you have found a balanced food that
your pet enjoys, stick with it. When you adopt
your pet find out what it has been fed in the
foster home. You may decide to continue with that
brand of food.
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When
to Feed
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Puppies under three
months of age should be fed four times a day at
regular intervals: morning, noon, evening and
bedtime. At three months the bedtime meal can be
eliminated. At six months the noon meal can be
eliminated. After one year you may switch to once
a day feeding. It is important to establish a
feeding schedule that you can maintain. Irregular
feeding is confusing for the dog. Having food
available at all times is not recommended for most
dogs. Always provide ample fresh water. Feed your
dog from its own clean bowl in the same place each
day. Don't allow children to disturb it while
eating.
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How
Much to Feed
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How much to feed
your dog depends upon its individual requirements
and activity level. If your dog develops loose
stools, you may be overfeeding it. If you think
you are feeding your dog adequate amounts of food,
but it looks thin or loses weight, have it
examined by a veterinarian. "Loving"
owners often indulge their pets into obesity.
Overweight pets have shorter life spans and are
more prone to heart and respiratory problems and
arthritic pain and diabetes. They are poorer
surgical risks. Help your dog stay healthy by
keeping it at the proper weight.
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