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- What will the amount of food depend on?
- How Much Does a Baby Chihuahua Eat?
- When does an adult Chihuahua eat?
- And an old Chihuahua dog?
The Chihuahua, in addition to being a faithful, restless and friendly companion, is a very easy pet to keep and take care of thanks to its small size. We cannot compare, for example, the amount of feed needed for a Great Dane with the amount needed for a Chihuahua.
This is a puppy with an average need for exercise, which means that he doesn't need to get a lot of calories. If you are determined to adopt one or if you have doubts about your diet, continue reading this article by PeritoAnimal to find out how much does a chihuahua eat.
What will the amount of food depend on?
As we know, there are two types of Chihuahua dogs: the apple head and the deer head (or deer), which differ in size, with the deer head being a little larger. To know your nutritional needs is essential know the weight of our Chihuahua, as this will influence the amount of food.
The advantage of this breed is its reduced size, which allows us a smaller amount of feed, which makes its daily feeding costs much reduced, unlike other breeds of larger door puppies.
There are different types of food for the Chihuahua, what we recommend beforehand is that you look for a quality one that will keep you healthy and strong, something that daily affects your quality of life and your appearance.
How Much Does a Baby Chihuahua Eat?
When the Chihuahua dog is in full growth stage it has specific care and nutritional needs since it requires a series of supplements such as calcium, among others. Most Junior range rations adapt perfectly to these needs but you should take into account some factors:
- Up to the 5th month of the puppy's life, the needs increase depending on its physical development.
- After this period, the dog will gradually reduce the amounts, all this to prevent obesity, something very common in Chihuahua puppies.
- Junior food has a high caloric content, so as it approaches 9 months of life, we should reduce the doses.
- At this stage, the development of dentition is also highlighted. Look for toys for him, specific to his baby stage.
Below we show you a specific food table for Junior puppies, obviously the amount may vary depending on the brand of product chosen, for this reason we recommend that you consult the packaging table or consult your veterinarian.
When does an adult Chihuahua eat?
After the first 9 months of life, your chihuahua must change the type of ration, being chosen a specific one for its new entry into adulthood.
We remind you that it is important that you exercise with your pet, always adapted to its rhythm and endurance. This way you can have a healthy and super happy chihuahua dog. It is essential to prevent obesity in this breed.
In the spreadsheet shown below, you can see the amount of food indicated for the adult dog, depending on the physical activity that it performs. See the back of the chosen feed package for recommended amounts and if in doubt consult your trusted veterinarian.
And an old Chihuahua dog?
After 7 years of life your dog will start to reduce physical activity and will enter old age. For this stage there are also specific rations, with a smaller amount of calories but with vitamin and calcium supplements, very important for the maintenance of your body.
The amounts are usually the same as in the adult stage, only the composition of the food varies. Always remember to consult the table of the chosen product or your veterinarian.If you notice any discouragement or lack of activity in your dog, you can consult the administration of vitamins, an extra to improve its vitality.
To keep your chihuahua, it is vital that you practice specific exercise for older dogs like him, be sure to spend quality time with him!
