There are often divided opinions among dog owners whether to give their dog raw food or not, as well as how often dogs should actually eat.
There are both pros and cons to feeding your dog a raw diet. One advantage is that it is very similar to how the dog would have eaten in the open.
But one disadvantage is that raw meat can contain E. coli and salmonella, which can make the dog sick, something like News24 wrote more about.
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This is how often you should feed your dog
How often it is appropriate to feed dogs, or whether they should have free access to food, is also a watershed.
Nyheter24 has spoken to Agria’s veterinarian Caroline Jangdal, she says that how often you should feed your dog can differ.
There are several factors that determine how often you should feed your dog. It depends on both race, age and possible illness. If there is more than one dog in the home can also record.
– For a healthy dog, two to three times a day is usually suitable. See the indicated recommended amount of feed on the packaging, but always follow the individual and keep an eye on whether it is in the right amount, says Caroline Jangdal to Nyheter24.
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That’s how you know the skin has enough pores
She also believes that you should feed the dog so that it has enough holes. By adequate gaps, she means that they should not be obviously fat or malnourished.
– The ribs should be felt easily when you run your fingers along the sides of the ribcage, says Caroline Jangdal to Nyheter24.
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Then you should not feed your dog
Nyheter24 also took the opportunity to ask Caroline Jangdal if dogs need solid meals and if there are any occasions when you should not feed your dog.
She claims that dogs do not normally need fixed times, but that they quickly get used to routines.
– You don’t have to be exact on the clock, but pay attention to the dog if it seems hungry.
She also says that some dogs will always be hungry and that must be taken into account. A dog that is hungry all the time should not be fed all the time.
– Some dogs are always hungry and can eat excessively and then risk obesity and consequent problems from that, says Caroline Jangdal to Nyheter24.
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