In a short period of time, this breed has won a large number of fans. Such a small and fragile pet needs more careful care, including in terms of diet and diet. All this has a huge impact on the health of the pet, and if such nuances are neglected, it can lead to serious illnesses.

Each dog is like a family member to its owners, but in terms of nutrition, this should be forgotten. A pet must eat food specific to its species. Therefore, when compiling a diet for any breed, you need to be guided by this.

Proper "dog" diet, portions and proportions

The pet's menu should consist of food that his distant relatives eat. This implies that you should not give the dog cucumbers, even if "he loves them so much and asks all the time."

Main ingredients and proportion. The normal food for any dog ​​is meat and porridge, which should form the "main course". The approximate ratio is 1:2, respectively: for one part of porridge meat - two parts. You can diversify your pet's diet with low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat kefir. The emphasis should be on "lean", this also applies to meat, fatty food it is completely contraindicated for them - it causes problems with the pancreas. For these reasons, it is undesirable to choose pork as a meat ingredient in feeding.

It must always be remembered that a dog is a carnivore and has a correspondingly short intestine compared to omnivores (like us) and herbivores. Many fiber-rich foods simply pass through them. digestive tract without bringing any benefit, and even harm. But this does not mean that they do not need fiber. The main cereals that should be used in the pet's diet are rice, buckwheat or oatmeal. You can choose the porridge that he will eat with great pleasure.

The diet of any dog ​​must be strict. An adult (although it always looks like a baby) can eat twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. You can split the feed into large quantity servings, but weight total amount these portions must be unshakable. Even if he follows on his heels all day with a pleading look, the portion should not exceed daily allowance. Overfeeding can cause serious problems with health, such as obesity, which will entail other pathologies.

Since this is the smallest breed, it is still advisable to give food in portions throughout the day, at least three times a day. The smaller the animal, the faster their metabolism, moreover, they are often very active and emotional animals.

You need to feed the dog after the owner, although this is more a matter of education. But being educated is often good even for health. In case of any health problems, it will be more realistic for a well-mannered dog to provide help quickly than an aggressive, spoiled, naughty one. Therefore, you can not succumb to pity and treat her from the table. Love lies in care, and care should be directed to the health of the pet. Accustom her to respect, patience, and you can dine without the constant supervision of begging eyes.

Table feeding. It is categorically not allowed to feed the animal with food "from the table", soups that are cooked for the family and other dishes, we prefer to eat salty food, which is unacceptable for dogs. There should be no spices, no salt. What is not good for a person is not good for a dog. Never eat chocolate! Whatever eyes she builds, chocolate is strictly forbidden, because it is dangerous for their health.

If the dog has eaten something and something in its condition is alarming, you should contact the veterinary clinic.

food allergy. This is a fairly common problem among dogs. The reason for it is not always genetically determined. If an animal has an allergy, then, most likely, it ate something that was not what it needs. The owners, who do not have a soul in their pets, often overdo it in terms of treats and indulgence to their kids. Food allergies are the most "harmless" consequence of such feeding disorders.

Protein is the allergen in most cases. Therefore, in the process of fighting allergies, you need to pay attention to this, remove all meat from the diet, introducing instead the meat of an animal that is not yet "familiar" to the dog's body. The process of getting rid of allergies is long, and it is not possible to expect the result too soon.

Even different types Meat can cross-react, so don't blame your doctor if you can't get rid of your allergy as soon as you'd like. Do not be surprised if the dog lives on his diet already long time while the vet talks about food allergies. Allergy in dogs is a cumulative, long process, and the doctor knows about it. Trust him, and the pet will be able to get rid of allergies and pick up her proper diet. In some situations, it would be more rational to transfer the animal to industrial hypoallergenic food (about the advantages of dry food a little further), in case of a positive reaction to such a change in diet, the diagnosis of food allergy will be confirmed.

Menu for the week

The dog's menu should not be too different from day to day. It is desirable that the dog receives the same protein. For example, if you feed beef toya, then give it every day, occasionally replacing it with offal of the same type (you should not give offal too often). Rice, oatmeal, buckwheat can be alternated, but it is better to choose one porridge that the dog eats better. The main course of the diet (porridge + meat) can be divided into two or three meals. For lunch, you can treat the toy with low-fat cottage cheese or kefir, or give some vegetables (zucchini, carrots). If the dog does not want to eat something, do not force it on him. Sometimes you can add fish. Strict order of filing certain products in certain time there is no day, but it is better to feed the dog every day at the same time.

Puppy menu:

Monday:

Morning- buckwheat with beef;

Dinner- low-fat cottage cheese with low-fat kefir;

Dinner- buckwheat with beef.

Morning- rice with beef;

Dinner- zucchini;

Dinner- rice with beef.

Morning- buckwheat and beef liver;

Dinner- carrot;

Dinner- buckwheat and beef liver.

Morning- oatmeal with beef;

Dinner- low-fat cottage cheese;

Dinner- oatmeal with beef.

Morning- buckwheat with beef;

Dinner- carrots with zucchini;

Dinner- buckwheat with beef.

Morning- rice with sea ​​fish;

Dinner- carrot;

Dinner- rice with sea fish.

Sunday:

Morning- buckwheat and beef liver;

Dinner- low-fat kefir;

Dinner- buckwheat and beef liver.

Why bones should be thrown in the trash

Contrary to popular belief and dogs' passion for bones, they should not be given to pets. Dogs are animals that absorb food hastily, in large chunks, without chewing it thoroughly.

A dog can accidentally swallow a rather large bone, which can cause many problems:

• the dog may choke - if first aid is not provided in time, it can be lost, the owner does not always manage to get to the place where the bone is stuck;
• smaller pieces of bone that successfully reach the intestines can stop in it, causing a blockage that can not be immediately recognized, but signs may be abdominal pain, lack of stool, vomiting (due to a disorder of peristalsis);
• the sharp ends of the bones can damage the wall of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and even provoke perforation of the wall, and this condition is very dangerous for the animal, it can lead to peritonitis - inflammation in abdominal cavity, which is extremely serious condition. Often these animals cannot be saved.

Bones should be thrown into the trash and ensure that the dog cannot get to him.

1. If toy eats homemade food, it can be divided into portions and frozen, so the owner gets rid of the need to cook every day, you just need to defrost a portion in advance;
2. You should not increase portions, even if the dog is very asking;
3. With all the desire and all possible efforts to balance the ideal diet of the dog natural food is not possible, so you should consult with veterinarian what vitamins and how often is it better to take a dog;
4. Porridge does not need to be salted;
5. It is better to take low-fat cottage cheese, even if not homemade;
6. Kefir should also be low-fat;
7. Sometimes you can give the dog beets, urine can take on a burgundy hue.

Proper feeding of a dog is the basis of its health and the ability of the body to resist infectious diseases. Small breeds have their own characteristics, which must be taken into account when compiling a diet. Feeding a toy terrier puppy is not difficult if you figure out in advance what, how and how much.

Attention! If a dog eats grass, this does not mean that he needs cabbage or beets.

The benefits of a natural diet

• the feed does not contain artificial additives;
• with an allergy or other reaction, it can be easily removed from the diet;
• quality is easily controlled.

disadvantages

When choosing a natural diet, there is a peculiarity. This cannot be called a disadvantage, however. You have to constantly ensure that as many ingredients as possible are present in the diet. This approach will be the basis of the balance of mineral elements.

Ready feed

Those professionals who dealt with laboratory research feed, can authoritatively state that the content of the substances in the feed does not correspond to what is written on the label. Unfortunately, manufacturers are well aware of how dry food expertise works. Since it is not always possible to measure the quantitative composition of the substances declared in the recipe.

Both “simple” manufacturers and well-known product brands sin with a mismatch of the composition. Very often, the feed does not contain the required amount of vitamins and microelements, and expensive natural proteins are replaced with artificial amino acids.

High temperatures during production “kill” even thermostable vitamins. Therefore, such feeds cannot fully provide the body with everything necessary.

When choosing food, you can not rely on someone else's opinion and experience. Food can be suitable for one dog, and cause pathology in another.

In any case, deciding to carry out feeding with dry food, preference should be given to:

• professional;
• intended for small breeds;
• marked (indicating the composition, norm, date of production, address of the manufacturer).

Advantages

Without a doubt, setting ready feed is easy. If a decent food is found and the puppy is cheerful, energetic, has good growth, has no problems with skin and mucous, then it can be used.

Disadvantages of prepared foods

As a disadvantage, the following can be listed:

• indefinite composition;
• imbalance of components;
• even expensive feed contains preservatives and emulsifiers that can cause pathology in the body;
• frequent replacement of natural components with artificial additives.

mixed feeding

Experienced dog breeders increasingly prefer mixed type feeding. If we take as a basis natural diet, and sometimes “spoil” the dog with dry food, then you can better balance the diet.

Offering, follow his reaction. When willingly eaten, they can be introduced into the diet, but should not be abused.

Dry food can be temporarily introduced into the diet if the dog travels. At the same time, it is necessary to “check” them in advance for palatability and non-allergenicity.

• Tiny size and funny appearance - a thin-legged, thin, slender and graceful dog with a doll-like muzzle, a well-defined waist, large erect ears and an intelligent, playful look of large round eyes.
• The psyche is labile, mobile, prone to stress, but kind and affectionate.
• Very moderate in food.
• He is active and loves outdoor games, especially outdoors.
• Due to its modest size, it is perfect for keeping in a small apartment.
• Unpretentious in maintenance and care.
• Needs clothes for walking in the off-season and in winter, as it is prone to hypothermia.
• Hardy, but "afraid" of injuries and falls, may suffer from genetic diseases, cataracts, pancreatitis.
• Brave and bold, in games with large dogs and people do not feel their size, so they can suffer.
• The owner of a loud and sonorous bark.

Brief description of the breed

Character and temperament

The Russian Toy Terrier has a docile temperament. In spite of increased activity and hot temperament, which require a serious attitude to educational process, is a calm and balanced pet. If you provide him right amount walks (an hour a day will be enough) to satisfy the activity, he will never cause a rout in the apartment, play pranks or do minor dirty tricks.

A healthy toy is not cowardly or timid. He will not show aggression and intemperance, snap or shun strangers. He will gladly play with everyone he meets on a walk, caress and look into the eyes.

Despite the popular belief that decorative dogs are stupid, the Russian Toy is a very smart dog. Males are more capricious and more difficult to train than females. Regardless of gender, dogs are distinguished by great devotion and love for their owners. They are happy to sit on their knees, travel on their hands or in bags, allow themselves to be hugged and kissed even strangers. Incredibly happy when they see the owner after separation.

ATTENTION! Leaving a toychik alone for a long time is not worth it. This has the most negative effect on his psyche. It is better to take it with you or, if left at home, then in the company of another pet

Photo of Russian Toy Terrier

The Russian Toy Terrier is very modest in matters of care and maintenance and usually does not cause any trouble.

• Haircut is not required. Long-haired individuals are enough to comb a couple of times a week with a brush made of natural bristles. The shorthaired Russian toy terrier doesn't even need that.
• The Russian Toy is very clean and has no undercoat, so it does not emit unpleasant odors.
• After the walk, it is enough to wash the paws and tummy under the running water. warm water. You can bathe every six months using special means for washing dogs.
• It is important to control the condition of the eyes. If there is a discharge, then remove it with a swab dipped in chamomile decoction or strong tea leaves.
• Some problem can be represented by a change of teeth. Sometimes when new teeth grow, milk teeth do not fall out, so the old ones need to be removed. In order not to damage the dog's jaw, entrust this matter to a good veterinarian.
• Nails need to be cut regularly, as toy usually does not walk long enough for them to wear down naturally.

IMPORTANT! Ordinary scissors or wire cutters are not suitable for the hard claws of an animal, purchase a special trimmer in the form of a guillotine or scissors. Be very careful when cutting. The vessel that passes inside the claw is completely invisible due to the black color, and it can be damaged. Don't cut too much at once. If blood appears, dip the claw in manganese powder or treat with a hemostatic pencil. Be sure to treat the wound with greenery.

Feeding

On the one hand, feeding such a small dog should not cause problems - two spoons, and the dog is full. But there is also the flip side of the coin - how to fit in these two spoons all the necessary proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals? First of all, when feeding that terrier, it is important to follow several important rules:

• The ideal option for feeding an adult toy is a combination of dry professional food and natural products. It is convenient to give drying in the morning feeding, food in the evening, or vice versa.
• Dry food for toy is better not to soak. It performs the function of cleaning the teeth.
• Dry food can only be selected premium and super premium class and mandatory for small breeds. Large granules for large breeds toychiku just do not gnaw. There is not a single gram of meat in economy feeds. If you're lucky, then a maximum of cereals and cornmeal. Ground hooves, bones and horns may be added.
• Never overfeed your puppy. This is fraught with dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular the work of the pancreas. If the firm "waist" loses its shape, it's time to go on a diet.
• The less activity a dog has to show, the less food it needs.
• A toy should always have fresh, cool, not boiled, but always filtered water.
• An adult dog is fed twice a day, 15 to 20 minutes after a walk. How to feed a puppy of a Russian toy terrier, the breeder will tell you best, since up to seven months the pet will have to be fed with just such food.
• The calculation of natural feed is approximately 60 - 70 grams per kilogram of dog weight. The calculation of dry food is indicated on the packaging, at different manufacturers it varies.
• On the adult nutrition The puppy is transferred from about nine months.
• Natural food is best served warm.
• You can't change your diet drastically.

What not to do:

• It is impossible to give toy in one feeding dairy and meat at the same time, or dry food and "natural".
• Do not play with the dog immediately after eating or feed a breathless, frightened or overly excited dog.
• Toy has a tiny GI tract and weak liver, so feeding from a common table is tantamount to slow death.

Diseases of the Russian Toy

In view of the fact that when creating the breed, a sea of ​​​​blood of health-filled mongrels was poured into the blood of its representatives, the Russian one is different good health and excellent immunity. Most of the diseases that are characteristic of him are transmitted genetically or are the result of injuries and improper feeding.

The Russian Toy must be properly vaccinated and vaccinated annually. Also, the dog needs regular deworming according to the standard scheme.

Education and training

The upbringing of the Russian Toy consists only in the qualitative process of socialization, the ability of the dog to go to the toilet in right time and in right place, know your nickname and follow the simplest commands: “come”, “fu”, “give”, “sit”, “lie down”, “place”. If everything is clear with the last points, then the first one usually raises a lot of questions, and sometimes even indignation.

To begin with, let's refute the myths that are inherent in the behavior of the breed. By supporting these myths, you cross out all the upbringing of the dog, allowing it to manipulate you and causing irreparable harm to it. physical health and mental state.

Myth 1

Toy is constantly freezing, even at home, even in summer, so he needs a blouse, jacket, boots, even if it’s plus thirty outside the window, and his tongue is on his side.

Disclaimer: This is actually bullshit. clean water. Like any other toy breed of very small size, toy freezes in cold weather, in rain, in strong winds. For a walk, he needs to wear a vest, jacket, raincoat, depending on the specific weather conditions. In the heat of the toy does not overheat, but do not abuse it.

Myth 2

Toy is constantly shaking - from the cold, from hunger, from fear. That is how it should be.

Rebuttal: Another implausible legend. A dog can shake due to its physiology only from great stress or cold. Fix the problem. A normal healthy dog ​​will never tremble just like that, out of fear it is not clear what.

Myth 3

Toy can only be carried on the hands or in a bag. It is difficult for him to walk, and running is generally strictly prohibited. He breaks his legs. And it's best not to let him out of the house at all. He also goes to the toilet in a tray or on a diaper.

Rebuttal: Another dog-killing myth. The toy terrier loves and must actively walk. He can and should jump and run, play with dogs, the owner, children. Even if the dog goes to the toilet at home, walks are extremely important for him. Within four walls healthy pet you can't see.

Myth 4

Toy eats so badly, it can and even needs to be fed from the table with various goodies, hand-fed, allowed to treat strangers with sweets.

Rebuttal: With such an attitude to nutrition, she will soon get sick and will surely die a painful death. He just has a tiny liver. The breed requires a serious attitude to nutrition. First of all, it is a dog, no matter how cute and tiny it may be. A bowl of food is placed in front of the dog 15 minutes after the walk. She didn’t eat - until the next feeding she will receive nothing but water. At the next feeding, the same bowl of food. And so on until the dog gets used to the schedule with appetite and pleasure for 5 - 7 minutes to absorb everything that is offered to her.

What should be a well-bred Russian toy?

• He must love and respect you. This does not mean that the dog kisses you and does not get off your hands. This means that he fulfills your commands with lightning speed and pleasure, obeys in everything, follows you on a walk, but does not press his ears in fear of your formidable jerks.
• Doesn't need homework.
• Doesn't beg from the table.
• Runs, jumps and actively plays all the proposed games and with all possible partners.
• Able to walk both on a leash and without it.
• He does not panic from cars, dogs, people, cats, sparrows and everything that can be seen on a walk.
• Can ride in a taxi, subway, bus, plane. And not only can, but is not afraid of it.
• Wants to interact with dogs. Cheerfully runs towards them, wags its tail, plays. Toy has the right to communicate with dogs of any size. His height does not make him undog or disabled.
• Calmly reacts to people and children. Even screaming, running and squealing. Choosing a puppy and caring for him

No need to praise the dog for the fact that she rushes at people, growling and grinning. Don't flatter yourself. This is not an attempt to protect the beloved owner. Decorative dog should not protect. This is cowardice caused by wrong upbringing.

What should not be a puppy?

Buying a Russian Toy puppy is a serious enough event not to prepare for it. In order not to find yourself in the most unpleasant situation when a six-kilogram mongrel with drooping ears grows out of a “real toy”, contact only nurseries that have won trust and reputation or trusted breeders. The best option it will not be easy to read forums and information sites, but to bring with you an expert who breeds the breed himself and knows all its nuances firsthand.

What should alert in the acquisition process?

• The dog is in a cage, or you are shown it in a cage.
• The puppy is not 2.5 months old, but they are ready to sell him.
• He has no vaccinations and they assure you that this is normal, if you don’t have time, you will do it yourself.
• The pet is aggressive, bites, or is overly cowardly, afraid of you and other people.
• He has bald patches.
• He is dirty, with discharge from the eyes, itches.

What should a purebred toy puppy look like?

• Toy - he is like a tiny deer: with long legs, large bulging eyes (but not bulging), slender and graceful.
• Bulging eyes, most likely a consequence intracranial pressure and, as another consequence, poor puppy health.
• From the side, the length of the dog's body is equal (not approximately!) to its height at the withers.
• The dog must have a straight back. No humpbacks, which "will be corrected later." The butt of the dog must be located below the withers. These are the signature outlines of the breed's silhouette.

ATTENTION! There are no exclusive colors for toys. All possible are listed in the breed standard. If they are trying to sell you an exclusive snow-white dog, with marble or brindle run away from this seller. According to the standard, these are disqualifying shades.

extreme dimensions

One more important nuance when purchasing a Russian Toy puppy, this is its expected size. Such a gradation as maxi, standard, mini and super mini does not actually exist officially: neither in the breed standard, nor in any other documents. But breeders and dog owners use this classification for their own convenience. Of course, mini and super mini are cute, unusual and touching, an eternal puppy that will never grow up, an adorable toy. But in fact, a dog is not a toy, and before acquiring such a baby, think a thousand times what kind of responsibility it is, sensibly evaluate own forces. Acquisition of puppies of extreme size is fraught with the following problems:

• Intracranial pressure.
• The presence of non-retractable fontanelles.
• Fragility.
• Bitches have a physical inability to bear puppies and give birth to them.
• Hypoglycemia (drop in blood sugar and subsequent loss of consciousness).
• Problem teeth (usually they do not fall out when changing milk teeth, and they need to be removed by a veterinarian).
• Often problems with endocrine system because of her underdevelopment.
• High risk of any disease internal organs due to their possible underdevelopment.

breed standard

History reference

The Russian toy is quite young. It was bred directly on the territory of the then Soviet Union. In the 50s of the 20th century, domestic dog breeders were puzzled by the question of saving the then endangered breed, the English terrier. Due to the fact that there were almost no purebred representatives in Russia, a completely original breed was formed, the variants of which were later called the “Russian smooth-haired toy terrier” and “Russian long-haired toy terrier”. A significant contribution to the development of the breed was made by Evgenia Zharova, diversifying the livestock by breeding a long-haired toy terrier. At the same time, the standard was agreed with the International Cynological Federation, and then, on February 27, 2003, it was officially recognized by it, but on one condition - that the lexeme "terrier" would disappear from the name. Accordingly, the breed was called "Russian Toy" (Russkiy Toy).

Toy age has not reached hundreds of years, but it is considered one of the most relevant and sought-after breeds not only in our homeland, but also in other places. the globe. This is not surprising, since the advantages of the breed in care and maintenance, natural charm, pleasant temperament and charming appearance smooth out the shortcomings of these babies.

The American Toy Terrier is a "pocket" dog whose weight does not exceed three kilograms. Although these are small animals, they should have a balanced diet. Now we will talk about proper feeding, consider important features and find out what is possible for these kids and what is not.

How to feed a toy terrier: junk food

First, let's highlight the foods that should be completely excluded from the dog's diet:

• fish, poultry and minced meat;
• sausage and sausages;
• sweets;
• legumes;
• White bread;
• pasta;
• smoked meats and spices;
• pork;
• Salo;
• some oranges and grapes;
• potatoes and starchy vegetables;
• salt and salty foods.

What to feed a toy terrier: what is the frequency of feeding?

The number of meals depends on the age of the animal:

• From a month to two - 6 feedings per day.
• From two months to three - 5 feedings per day.
• From three months to four - 4 feedings per day.
• From four months to ten - 3 feedings per day.
• Older than ten months - 2 feedings per day will be enough.

What to feed toy terra: important aspects nutrition

A prerequisite for the health of the dog - balanced diet. It should contain enough useful elements: and vitamins.

Consider, for example, the feeding scheme for a two-month-old American Toy Terrier puppy:

1. Cottage cheese (diluted with kefir).
2. Very finely chopped meat.
3. Cottage cheese with kefir.
4. Porridge (well boiled) or
5. Meat + vegetables. All finely chopped.
6. Meat.

You need to feed the toy terrier in equal portions after the same period of time, for example, every four hours. To understand if you are giving your baby enough food, feel his tummy. If the sides stick out, it means that you have overfed the dog. In this case, you need to slightly reduce the serving size. Under no circumstances should you underfeed!

Be sure to include minerals and vitamins in the puppy's diet. As a rule, an adult toy terrier, like a puppy, has good appetite, so his food should be varied. Be sure to give your dog the following foods:

1. meat;
2. fruits and vegetables (apples, cucumbers, apricots, etc.);
3. offal (liver and heart);
4. low-fat sea fish;
5. various cereals: rice and buckwheat;
6. dairy products: cottage cheese and kefir, adult toy terriers should not be given milk, as lactose is not absorbed by them.

How to feed that terrier: homemade food or ready-made food?

To answer this question, you need to understand whether you can provide a dog with good nutrition. If so, then you need to choose the feeding option based on your personal preferences. If not, then it is better to buy prepared feed. Just remember that cheap foods sold in supermarkets are not suitable, as they are made from low-quality products. It is advisable to choose a premium product. These are expensive balanced foods that are an excellent substitute for cooked food. If you buy canned or ready-made dry food, then you will not need to spend time preparing porridge or meat for your pet.

Now you know how to feed a toy terrier. With proper nutrition, the animal will be able to live a healthy, long life! Therefore, give Special attention your animal's diet!

How to feed that terrier so that he is healthy and happy, read in this article.

Great importance for health and general well-being toy terrier is playing proper feeding. It is important to be sure that the food you feed your pet has everything it needs for its growth and proper development.

The advantage of dry food is that it is relatively easy to use. For example, you can take it with you somewhere on the road, to nature, and this will not cause unnecessary inconvenience.

In addition, you do not have to think about the fact that the food will go bad, as a result of which the puppy is at risk of getting an upset stomach.

Another big plus of dry food is calorie control, which is important if the pet is inclined to be overweight.

When choosing dry food, it is better to give preference to premium or super premium class. It is not worth saving if you want the toy terrier to grow up healthy.

The super premium class has a fairly high price, but it also has high quality.

Such products have full range substances that are necessary for the dog to grow and develop, and also includes a sufficient amount various vitamins, prebiotics and minerals.

Super premium feeds include brands such as Innova, Acana, Eagle Pack Holistik.

Premium dry food is of acceptable quality at an affordable price.

When choosing such food, do not forget that it cannot be called good nutrition. Be sure to supplement it with a complex of vitamins and minerals that a veterinarian can recommend.

Premium feeds include the brands Royal Canin, Pro Plan, Eukanuba.

When buying dry food for a toy terrier, be sure to pay attention to its composition. There are components that must be present in it:

• sources of carbohydrates - at least three items (for example, oatmeal, rice, flaxseed);
• fruits and vegetables - at least three items;
• protein sources - at least two items (fish, chicken and beef);
• enzymes;
• probiotics;
• vitamin supplements;
• mineral supplements.

The listed ingredients are the components of any quality feed.

In addition, there is a list of substances and products that should not be in the feed, as they are harmful to the toy terrier. Among them:

• yeast;
• artificial flavors or aromas;
• cellulose;
• wheat;
• preservatives;
• corn;
• maize.

Feeding with natural food

Choosing organic products for a puppy, it is important to remember that at least one third of the diet should be raw beef and sea fish.

It is also important that the pet eats porridge boiled in water. Beef offal and chicken can only be given boiled.

Cartilage does not pose a danger to the dog, on the contrary, they will even be useful. But the bones from fish and chicken must be carefully removed.

Once a week, a toy terrier should receive a boiled or raw yolk. Vegetables should be both raw and stewed. Considered very useful stewed carrots with a little sunflower oil.

Nowadays, there are a large number of garlic substitutes that the Toy Terrier will eat with great pleasure.

However, do not forget that the dog must be accustomed to any food as early as puppyhood.

From this variety of products, over time, it will be necessary to create a menu for the dog, which, at first glance, will seem rather monotonous.

Don't worry about it, it won't hurt your dog and you won't have to worry about his digestive problems.

How to feed puppies of different ages?

If you have taken quite little puppy, which is 1.5 months old, remember that you need to feed him six times a day.

Such a baby can already eat from a bowl on his own, but you need to control how much he eats and make sure that the puppy does not remain hungry.

Between meals, the puppy should be about the same time.

At night there is a break for about eight hours.

Do not immediately give the puppy boiled meat in pure form, otherwise he will immediately refuse other products necessary for his health.

When the puppy is 2 to 3 months old, he should be fed five times a day, slightly increasing the portions. Do not worry if the puppy quickly eats up, as a result of which he only has time to eat four times.

Porridge can be gradually replaced with food with great content meat, but the dog still needs dairy products.

A puppy aged 3 to 5 months is fed four times a day. Gradually added to the diet vegetable stew, various raw vegetables and fruits. Every time after eating the puppy, since he is still quite small, you can give a little milk.

In the period from 5 to 9 months, the toy terrier is fed three times a day, and after 9 months - twice, as adult dog. From this age, milk is completely removed from the diet, however dairy products and cottage cheese should be given to a pet until old age.

Vitamins and nutritional supplements for the health of the toy terrier

During the transition from one dry food to another, it is recommended to give the puppy lactobifid preparations for two weeks. They soften the process of getting used to a new food and reduce stress.

To avoid long period adaptation of the puppy to a new place, it is recommended to give drugs such as lactoferon, lactobifid, bifidum or liquid drops of elvestin.

When feeding natural food It is helpful to give your puppy vitamin supplements.

For example, Canina Welpenkalk three-in-one tablets, which contain useful minerals, or Excel Puppy Vitamin & Mineral for Puppies, which is a comprehensive set of vitamins and minerals necessary for the growth and development of puppies.

Before giving any supplement to your puppy, be sure to get the advice of a veterinarian.

One of the components of a healthy and balanced nutrition are fresh vegetables. Share of vegetables in daily diet terrier should be 20-25%.

You can give cucumbers, zucchini, carrots and Bell pepper. Cabbage and tomatoes are given with caution, and beets are most often given only as a laxative.

The diet of a toy terrier should include vegetables and fruits.

Porridge should make up 30-35% of a dog's diet. It can be buckwheat, rice or oatmeal.

Don't get too carried away various berries and fruits, but their addition in the amount of 10% of the total diet is not prohibited.

Giving rare and Exotic fruits Absolutely forbidden.

You can give bananas, apricots, peaches, pears and apples.

Fermented milk products are best given those intended for children. It is worth choosing those with a low percentage of fat content (no more than 3%). It is recommended to give cottage cheese, fermented baked milk and kefir.

Be careful as any dairy products can cause an allergy in a toy terrier.

In addition, olive or unrefined sunflower oil can be added to food from time to time.

What is strictly forbidden to give a dog

The toy terrier is forbidden to give food from the table. You can not feed him sweets and foods containing sugar. It is also worth excluding white bread and pasta. Black bread cut into cubes can be dried and given as a treat.

Dog food should not be too liquid, and salt should be ten times less than in human food.

Thus, it cannot be said that feeding a toy terrier is a difficult and costly business. If you remember about simple rules the pet will be healthy.

You need to think about how best to feed a toy terrier even before acquiring it, because nutrition must be balanced. If you don’t have time to cook your dog, then you should give preference to good quality dry food.

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