A giant schnauzer is considered a large breed dog and when you own one, you should be more involved when providing them food. Do you want your giant schnauzer to grow and live a healthy and active life? What’s the right food and how to feed them? Here are a few things that you should know about feeding your giant schnauzer.
Just like us, giant schnauzers should have a complete and well-balanced diet. They require food packed with a wide range of nutrients to keep them healthy and free from infection. If you plan to buy your canine friend dog food, choose something that is high quality which means it has good sources of protein, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. In addition to being high quality, it should also be digested easily so that your giant schnauzers can get what they need every day.
When feeding your giant schnauzer puppies, keep in mind that they grow quicker than other dogs. That said, the health of large breed puppies like the giant schnauzers may be affected if there are imbalances, excess and lack of caloric and nutritional intake. To prevent this from happening, it is important that you should feed your puppies a diet that is specially formulated for them and contains low levels of fat, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin D. Limiting intake of these nutrients will help reduce the risk of developmental orthopedic disease. Start giving them solid food if they are 4 weeks old and if their mother’s milk is not enough to provide them the calories they need. Feed your puppies with small frequent feedings and monitor their weight to make sure that it is still within the healthy range.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has provided nutrition guidelines that pet food manufacturers should follow, so when buying food for your puppies, make it a habit to check the pet food package label for statements saying that it has met the AAFCO nutritional guidelines. Additionally, it should also include the life stage the food is suited for.
If your giant schnauzer puppy has reached adulthood which is 12-18 months, it’s time to switch to another food, and this time, look for food that is suitable for your pet’s maintenance.
Not all we eat is safe for our cuddly pets. The following food should not be given to all dogs including giant schnauzers to avoid any future health problems:
- Avocados
- Chocolate
- Grapes
- Raisins
- macadamia nuts
- raw bread dough made with yeast.
- onions garlic, and chives
- Milk and cheese
- Alcohol
- coffee and caffeine
- salty food such as potato chips
- food sweetened with xylitol, such as gum, baked goods, and candy.
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