Age-wise Food And Care For Shih Tzu In India
Feeding your pet at different stages of its life is a major factor you should consider before getting a Shih Tzu in India. Shih Tzus are small dogs who are not as active as most other breeds. This increases their tendency of getting obese upon overeating and not exercising daily.
As a Shih Tzu parent, you shoulder the responsibility of making sure your pet eats enough and does not cross its ideal daily calorie intake. Consult a vet or a dog breeder for the best Shh Tzu feeding tips. Track the food your pet eats every day to give it a long and healthy life.
Here is a glimpse of the feeding routine for your Shih Tzu at different stages of its life:
Until 3 Months
Until your Shih Tzu puppy turns three months old, you can free-feed your pet. There is no need for a structured diet plan at this stage as there are fewer chances of the puppy overeating. You can leave dog food for your Shih Tzu and it will eat whenever it is hungry. Always keeping food at your pet’s disposal is also important because puppies are prone to hypoglycemia (a lack of blood sugar) at this age. They cannot go too long without food and need it to grow into healthy adults.
Between 3 And 12 Months
As your Shih Tzu puppy gets older, you can create a structured diet plan for it. At this phase of its life, you can feed it three meals per day. These meals are important to ensure your pet’s healthy growth without feeding them more than what is required. You can now start tracking how much your Shih Tzu eats and control its overeating tendencies.
Above 1 Year
As your puppy starts adulting, you can reduce its diet to two meals per day. You can complement these meals with a few treats and snacks in between. At this stage, almost all growing up is over and nutrition is all about sustaining a healthy body. Make sure your Shih Tzu burns the calories its gains and does not get unhealthy.
