How to feed a one-month-old Teddy
Teddy dogs have become the first choice pet for many families because of their intelligence, lively personality and cute appearance. However, for Teddy puppies that are just one month old, feeding requires extra care and scientific methods. This article will introduce in detail the feeding points of one-month-old Teddy puppies to help novice owners better take care of these little lives.
1. Feeding points for one-month-old Teddy puppies
One-month-old Teddy puppies are in a stage of rapid growth and development, and their digestive systems are not yet fully mature. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the following points when feeding:
| Feeding items | Specific content |
|---|---|
| Feeding frequency | 4-6 times a day, small and frequent meals |
| food type | Breast milk or special puppy formula |
| food temperature | 37-38℃ (close to the female dog’s body temperature) |
| Feeding amount | 10-15ml per meal, adjust according to body weight |
| transition to solid foods | You can start trying soft soaked puppy food after 4 weeks |
2. Feeding precautions
1.Breastfeeding first: If the mother dog is around, try to let the puppies eat breast milk until they are at least 6 weeks old. Breast milk can provide the most comprehensive nutrition and antibodies.
2.Milk powder selection: If breastfeeding is not possible, you should choose specialized puppy milk powder and never use human milk as puppies may not be able to digest lactose.
3.feeding posture: When feeding, keep the puppy in a prone position and use a special bottle to avoid choking.
4.Hygiene requirements: All feeding utensils must be strictly disinfected and kept clean.
5.weight monitoring: Weigh every day. Under normal circumstances, the puppy's weight should increase by 10-15% every day.
| age | weight range | daily weight gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 150-250g | 10-15g |
| 2 weeks | 250-400g | 15-20g |
| 3 weeks | 400-600g | 20-25g |
| 4 weeks | 600-800g | 25-30g |
3. Transition from liquid food to solid food
When Teddy puppies are 4 weeks old, you can start trying to introduce solid food:
1.Choose quality puppy food: You should choose high-quality dog food specifically designed for small dog puppies.
2.Soaking treatment: In the early stage, dry food should be soaked in warm water or puppy milk powder to form a paste.
3.transition period: It takes 2-3 weeks for the transition from complete liquid food to complete solid food.
| Weekly age | food type ratio |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | 80% liquid food + 20% soft food |
| 5 weeks | 50% liquid food + 50% soft food |
| 6 weeks | 20% liquid food + 80% soaked soft food |
| 7 weeks | 100% soaked soft food |
| 8 weeks | Start trying dry food |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
1.Q: What should I do if my puppy doesn’t eat?
A: First check whether there are any health problems. If there are no abnormalities, you can try to stimulate appetite with warm food or consult a veterinarian.
2.Q: Can puppies be given human food?
A: Absolutely prohibited. Salt and seasonings in human food are harmful to puppies.
3.Q: How to judge whether feeding is adequate?
A: Judging from the weight growth curve and the puppy's mental state, normal puppies should be lively and active, and their weight should increase steadily.
4.Q: Do I need nutritional supplements?
A: Under normal circumstances, no additional supplement is required. If you have special needs, you should consult your veterinarian.
5. Feeding schedule example
| time | Feeding content |
|---|---|
| 7:00 | Breast milk/milk powder 15ml |
| 10:00 | Breast milk/milk powder 15ml |
| 13:00 | Soaked puppy food 5g + milk powder 10ml |
| 16:00 | Breast milk/milk powder 15ml |
| 19:00 | Soaked puppy food 5g + milk powder 10ml |
| 22:00 | Breast milk/milk powder 15ml |
Through the above scientific feeding methods, your one-month-old Teddy puppy will be able to grow up healthily. Remember, every puppy has individual differences. The feeding plan should be adjusted according to the actual situation, and if you encounter any problems, consult a professional veterinarian in time.
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