You are what you eat,
or at least that is what everyone says. Is that true when it comes to Shar Pei
care and nutrition? Of course the term is not spoken in a literal sense, but what
you feed your Shar Pei has quite a bearing on his health and well being.
There
are a variety of suggestions for what you should feed your Shar Pei puppy, and
every brand name will tell you their food is better than everyone else’s, but
in reality it is you and your puppy that decide what is best for him in terms
of nutrition. Below you will find information about some common dietary issues,
how to work through them, and some interesting treats that your puppy may like
on special occasions.
The Most Important Part of Shar Pei Care
Diet
and nutrition are an integral part of Shar Pei care and your puppy’s health relies
primarily upon the nutrients he takes in orally. It is a good idea to start your
Shar Pei pup on puppy-appropriate food from a commercial company. These special
recipes often have extra fat or vitamins included in the food, necessary for growing
puppies.
Wet food, while it tastes great to the dog is expensive and frequently
has a higher concentration of salt. Your veterinarian may recommend that you give
your growing puppy dry food on a daily basis and the wet food as an occasional
treat. While most dogs will eat any type of dog food, some are pickier than others,
and accommodations have to be made.
The pickier eaters are frequently found
in the smaller breeds, but if you happen to get a picky Shar Pei who doesn’t like
dry food, you can buy bottles of dog food gravy in most grocery stores, making
the food wetter without the added salt. It is also important for Shar Pei care
that you exercise your puppy accordingly for his intake. The more he eats, the
more exercise he should be getting. This ensures that the caloric intake is less
than the calorie expenditure, so he stays at a healthy weight.
Special
Treats for Your Special Companion
On special days like birthdays, holidays,
and sometimes just because, it’s nice to be able to give your puppy something
he can really sink his teeth into. While he is most likely getting small treats
on a daily basis for behaving well, once in a while he needs a real treat.
On
the basis that your Shar Pei care does not include watching for signs of allergies,
your puppy can enjoy tasty treats that will have him begging to do tricks. Meat
is a nice thing to give your puppy, especially if it is something that you wouldn’t
normally eat, such as the giblets from your Thanksgiving turkey. Sometimes people
will cook up liver and other organs, or give their puppies the bone from a steak
to chew on.
The only thing you should worry about is the type of bone you
give, as some of them can splinter and cause blockages in the intestines. Shar
Pei care is inclusive in many ways and it may seem like a lot of work to keep
your Shar Pei puppy healthy.
Over time though everything becomes routine
and you learn about what your dog needs. Through learning together, you will discover
the
right diet to feed your Shar Pei and assure that he gets a healthy intake
as well as an appropriate exercise routine, a benefit to you both.
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