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- American Akita Nutritional Requirements
- Amount of food for an American Akita puppy
- Amount of food for an adult American Akita
- Nutritional supplements for Akita Americano
American Akita is one of the most loyal dogs out there, has a total devotion to his family and fidelity is one of the most important behavioral traits. To these valuable virtues are added a very robust and strong organism, in fact, the American Akita can weigh up to 66 kg in the case of males.
To keep its robust structure in great condition, as well as its vitality and character, food will be a fundamental aspect, in addition to being a decisive factor in our pet's health.
In this article by PeritoAnimal we clarify what the amount of food for an American Akita.
American Akita Nutritional Requirements
the amounts of proteins requirements for a healthy animal are relatively constant: approximately 2 grams of protein for every kilogram of the dog's weight. Younger or older dogs may need larger amounts. As long as the diet is balanced and has adequate availability of amino acids, it makes no difference whether they are of plant or animal origin[1].
Of course, our puppy's diet must also have sufficient micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), but it will especially need an adequate content in vitamins A and D, which are at greater risk of being out of stock.
You should follow the detailed instructions on the feed package and, in case of doubt, talk to your veterinarian.
Choosing the feed for your Akita doesn't have to be a difficult task and you don't have to fall into the trap that the most expensive feed is the best, however you should consider the option of choosing ecological food.
Amount of food for an American Akita puppy
After breastfeeding, our dog's diet should be focused on causing a great development and stimulate an immune system that has not yet completed its maturation process. For that you should choose food from the range "junior’.
The quantities of food will vary depending on puppy age:
- From 2 to 3 months: 150-200 grams daily divided into 4 meals.
- From 4 to 5 months: 250 grams daily divided into 3 meals.
- 6 months: 300-400 grams daily divided into 2 meals.
- 8 months: 300 grams daily divided into 2 meals.
Amount of food for an adult American Akita
The amount of food you provide daily to an adult specimen varies depending on your weight and level of physical activity that you have. Of course, for this stage you should choose food from the "adult’.
It is important to consult the veterinarian periodically for weight progression, if Akita gains weight above normal parameters, it is because it is ingesting an amount of energy that it is not capable of burning. On the other hand, if the dog loses weight, it must increase the doses of food to cover the energy it expends with the physical exercise that it performs daily.
Depending on the weight, we can define the following quantities:
- Sample from 30 to 40 kilos (usually females): 400 to 590 grams divided into 2 or 3 meals a day.
- Sample of more than 50 kilos: from 590 to 800 grams daily divided into 2 or 3 meals a day.
As the American Akita ages it should adapting the amount of food to your physical exercise possibilities to prevent obesity. Generally you should reduce the amount of feed by a small proportion, although you can also opt for a more specific feed, from the "senior" range.
Nutritional supplements for Akita Americano
If the diet is correct, your dog will acquire through it all the necessary nutrients, however there are certain cases where it is necessary increase intake of certain nutrients through dietary supplements. We could highlight two main situations:
- The puppy is sick or is in the recovery phase.
- The puppy is not growing properly.
- Akita female is pregnant or nursing.
With the exception of these situations, nutritional supplements should not be used unless your veterinarian has indicated.
