How to feed puppies about 2 months old
Puppies’ lives should be regular.
Dogs should be fed regularly and quantitatively, and good eating habits should be developed, which will help their gastrointestinal function. Never allow your dog to be hungry and satiated, as this will cause gastrointestinal dysfunction and may lead to intractable diarrhea. If it is a puppy under 4 months old, the dog food should be soaked in warm water for a while before feeding, or it is better to soak it in goat milk powder. It can also help regulate the gastrointestinal tract, but the soaked dog food should not be kept for a long time, otherwise it will deteriorate. . Feeding should be regular and quantitative, and nutrition should be balanced. Don't let puppies develop bad habits of picky eating and lead to malnutrition. Be careful to prevent hypervitaminosis (especially vitamin A or D) or calcium deficiency. Puppies should not overeat. Generally, 7 to 8 minutes is enough. It is strictly forbidden to feed spoiled food. It is best to wash the food bowl after each feeding to prevent diarrhea or food poisoning.
Pay close attention to the puppy’s urination and defecation to determine whether it is normal. The frequency of bowel movements generally changes with the age of the dog. Dogs can eat several times a day in 1 month, and an average of about 3 times a day by 2 months old. The frequency of stool is related to the type of food: for example, when feeding meat and rice, the amount and frequency of stool will be less; when feeding more starchy food, the frequency and amount will be higher. Pay attention to the color, smell and presence of worms in the puppy's stool. Normal stool is strip-shaped, moderately soft and hard, and usually slightly yellow. But it is also affected by food. For example, when eating a lot of meat or feeding some liver, the feces will generally turn black. The frequency of urination also changes with the age of the dog. For 1-month-old dogs, it’s about once every 2 hours, and for 2-month-old dogs, it’s about 5 to 6 times a day. Urine that is light yellow and clear and transparent is healthy. The first time you pee in the morning, the color will be slightly darker. However, if you find that the color of your urine is always darker, you should suspect whether you are sick. It is best to go to the animal hospital for a physical examination every month. It is best to go to the animal hospital for a physical examination to test stool and urine. Eliminate intestinal parasites when necessary. Note: Look for an animal hospital with a good reputation and good facilities. Puppies are afraid of the cold, so whether it is winter or summer, you must pay attention to keeping them warm. Do not let the puppy's abdomen rest on the ground for a long time, as this will easily catch cold and cause diarrhea or a cold
Whether it is a small dog or a full-sized dog, it is not advisable to take it for a walk on the road before 5 months old. Because the bones of puppies are not fully developed, walking for a long time can cause bone deformation in the limbs; at the same time, they are very susceptible to diseases outside. Appropriate play and exercise can be done indoors or in the courtyard. When the sun is not too strong and the outdoor temperature is not too high, puppies can bask in the sun and sunbathe, which is beneficial to bone growth. Puppies that are 2 months old should be able to start educating them on good habits. First of all, give the dog a nice name, call it by name frequently, let her know that you are calling her, and establish a conditioned reflex so that she will come to you immediately. Education about fixed urination and defecation habits can also begin. Although puppies before 4 months old cannot hold back their urine and pee when they have time. They will not be able to urinate in large volumes until they are 4 months old, but they can be taught gradually.
Preventive injections are very, very important. At 2 months after birth, the antibodies brought from the mother have been almost eliminated. At this time, various viral diseases may occur. Therefore, it is most important to vaccinate against canine distemper, canine parvovirus and infectious hepatitis. It takes approximately 2 weeks after vaccination to develop resistance (antibodies). At about 2 months, if you have not been vaccinated yet, and when an epidemic is prevalent or you are likely to be infected, you can directly inject anti-virus serum to directly enhance the body's resistance. Wait 2 weeks before vaccination. You can visit more dog forums and increase your dog-raising knowledge.