Food: the key to health

FOOD: THE KEY TO HEALTH

How can I ensure my dog is well fed? How can I ensure my dog's food contains everything they need? Read on for some tips to find out how...

 

RECOMMENDED AMOUNT

The amount of food that a dog requires daily varies depending on their nutritional needs. It will also depend on their weight, physical condition and lifestyle, among other things.

PUPPIES

 

Food for puppies should include their mother's milk until they are 6 to 8 weeks old.

From the age of 2 months, you can already start giving specially formulated food to puppies for their development and optimal growth.

From the age of 2 to 6 months it is advisable to divide the recommended amount into 3-4 meals a day. From the age of 6 months, feeding can be reduced to twice a day.

Do you have a puppy? Try Libra Puppy with all the essential nutrients for optimal growth.

ADULT

When your dog is an adult, it is important to give them specially formulated food for this stage.

If you have a small or miniature dog, they are considered an adult from around 8-10 months. In this case, it is advisable to divide the recommended amount into two meals per day.

If you have a medium-sized or large dog, they are considered an adult from around 12 months. Also, divide their food into two meals a day.

Reminder! It is important to divide the daily recommended amount of food (indicated on the pack) into two meals a day, which should not be immediately before or after intense exercise.

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SENIOR

At this age, their nutritional needs vary and their energy expenditure decreases. It is preferable that you opt for food that has: a lower proportion of fat in order to avoid weight gain, and a greater proportion of proteins in order to maintain their muscle mass, and vitamin and mineral levels.

Specially formulated food for dogs aged over 7, such as Libra +7 years, supports their wellbeing.

 
 
 

How can I change my dog's food from one flavour to another?

Want to give your dog a different flavoured food? It's very simple! We recommend introducing it slowly. That is to say, mix the new flavour with your dog's regular flavour of food and, each day, add in a bit more of the new food and less of the other. This way, they’ll get used to it bit by bit and in the end, they’ll like enjoy it just as much, if not more, as their usual food!

Where should you feed your dog?

Your dog loves routine! So they will thank you for ensuring their food and water are always placed in the same location. How should you choose an appropriate place? It must be a quiet, calm area where your dog feels comfortable and relaxed.

AND WHAT IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE DOG?

No problem! You can feed them at the same time and in separate rooms in order to ensure a calm, relaxed environment.