How do you know if your puppy is full? 10 days of hot topics on the Internet and scientific feeding guide
Recently, "puppy feeding" has become a hot topic in the pet circle. Especially among novice pet owners, the issue of how to judge whether puppies are full has triggered widespread discussion. The following is a structured guide compiled based on hot content from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to help you feed your puppies scientifically.
1. Five core indicators for judging puppy satiety
| Observation Dimension | Satiety performance | Not feeling full |
|---|---|---|
| eating speed | Slow down eating and start playing | Licking the food bowl crazily and barking for food |
| abdominal morphology | Slightly round but not bulging | sunken or significantly flattened |
| Excretion status | 4-6 bowel movements per day | Small or loose stools |
| behavioral state | Rest or play quietly | Keep sniffing the ground |
| weight gain | 5-10% weekly growth | growth curve lag |
2. Top 3 feeding misunderstandings that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1."Feeding according to the recommended amount on the package" controversy: 60% of netizens reported that the recommended amount of commercial food is too high and needs to be adjusted according to the amount of exercise.
2.Over-reliance on the "belly rubbing method": The structure of the abdominal cavity of puppies is special, and simple touch may cause misjudgment.
3.ignore individual differences: The metabolic rate difference between large dog puppies and small dogs can be up to 40%
3. Daily Feeding Reference Table for Puppies of Different Months of Age
| age in months | Number of meals per day | Single food intake (g/kg) | Calorie requirement (kcal/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January-February | 5-6 times | 15-20g | 200-250 |
| March-April | 4 times | 20-25g | 180-220 |
| May-June | 3 times | 25-30g | 150-180 |
4. Advanced judgment method suggested by experts
1.weight monitoring method: Weigh weekly, ideal weight gain is 2-3 times birth weight/month
2.rib palpation: The best posture is when the outline of the ribs can be felt but not visible.
3.Act Recording Act: Record activity status 30 minutes after eating. Excessive excitement may be a signal of hunger.
5. Warning on recent hot search cases
1. A certain internet celebrity blogger’s “self-feeding method” caused pancreatitis in puppies (120,000+ searches per day)
2. The number of gluttonous puppies admitted to a pet hospital increased by 30% month-on-month (sourced from pet medical big data)
3. The reminder that puppies’ caloric needs increase by 15% in low temperature weather is on the top 5 of the cute pet list.
Summary of scientific feeding:It is recommended to adopt the strategy of "small, frequent meals + dynamic adjustment", combined with comprehensive judgment based on weight curve and behavioral performance. When you continue to beg for food or do not gain weight, you should consult your veterinarian promptly. Remember, each puppy is a unique individual and requires patient observation and a customized feeding plan from the owner.
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