Staffordshire Bull Terriers by James Beaufoy

Author:James Beaufoy
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781785000973
Publisher: Crowood

Fresh water must always be accessible.

Again as a rough guide, a young puppy should be fed four times daily until he reaches three months of age, when it can be reduced to three meals a day. At six months of age he should be fed on two larger meals, and at twelve months he should be fed as an adult on one main meal daily. There are many excellent ranges of quality dog foods available, and the appropriate quantities to feed will be displayed on the packaging.

A good quality diet is essential for a puppy but resist any temptation to over-feed him. This will be of no benefit to him and may even cause abnormal growth patterns. Advances in the science and modern technology of dog food has led to a growing belief that a young puppy – from as early as four weeks of age – can be put straight onto a ‘growth formula diet’.

An older dog, from the age of nine or ten years and onwards, has different requirements. Do make sure that his food is rich in high fibre and is highly palatable. It should contain increased amounts of fatty acids and vitamins, and a reduced amount of protein. A low-calorie diet will aid the conversion of body fat into energy. Your veterinary surgeon will be able to advise you in choosing a low-calorie diet for your elderly Stafford.

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