Overview
You may be wondering if you should feed your Chihuahua with RAW food?
And according to discussions on the forums, a lot of people ask this question and there are many people who give the advice that "you shouldn't if you don't want your ChiHuahua to die from diarrhea, worm infection ... "
The RAW diet is recommended for dogs and cats best
Dogs & Cats are predators, they have all the sensory advantages of a hunter: a sensitive nose and ears, sharp eyes, clawed feet, fangs to eat meat from prey, a system Short digestion and high acidity to digest food and destroy bacteria before they can penetrate into the body….
Keeping dogs on a strict RAW diet is commonly referred to as the BARF diet. This stands for Bones and Raw Food.
The idea of offering RAW pet food (and BARF's acronym) was credited by Ian Billinghurst, an Australian veterinarian. In 1993, he demonstrated that the RAW feeding method was and is being applied to working or active breeds such as sled dogs and other working dogs. And that method will absolutely meet the best needs of the pet in today's society.
And this obviously exploded into controversy. The division of groups / communities with different beliefs / perspectives has also formed, thereby leading to more and more evidence, actual results coming from groups to prove their opinion is correct.
But ChiHuaHua is the smallest dog breed in the world, and people understand that “the smallest means the weakest”; is the RAW diet really safe for them?
"Chi Hua Hua should only eat food made specifically for them" The answer is largely that way
So, how many of you will know what ingredients are specifically made for Chia Hua Hua? And whether that is true or not because ChiHuaHua, although small, but the anatomical structure and instinct are still dogs?
In nature, does nature also screen out specific foods for the genus ChiHuaHua?
The image of a large German shepherd dog ripping off an entire chicken looks very natural, like a wolf devouring their prey.
But you may find it difficult to imagine a dog that weighs less than 5kg knocking down a deer, unless it is a pack of small dogs clinging to bite their prey until exhausted blood loss falls. That picture resembles a larger colony of ants and a piece of meat.
Seriously, a RAW diet is better than what a small dog would eat in the wild. When feeding RAW to Chihuahuas, don't think we're bringing them back to their wild habit - but step up, offering fresh, well-suited meals to a creature, albeit small; it is 98% genetically identical to a large, wild wolf
WHY CHIHUAHUA FULLY CAN AND SHOULD EAT RAW ?
The Chihuahua is one of the longest-living dog breeds and can live for more than 20 years. However, a poor diet can significantly affect the health of your little dog for two decades. Our little dogs are notoriously susceptible to dental problems because of cramped teeth, exacerbated by the high starch content of commercially available food that turns into a sugar that feeds bacteria - not only teeth erosion, but also cause overload for the digestive system and their circulation.
Diseases like inflammation, fungus, infections, allergies, diabetes, liver failure, and cancer are all diseases that are killing more and more dogs each year. There is no exact or certain reason why this is happening, but cutting unnecessary carbs and eating the right diet can keep your dog from falling victim to other conditions. The disease is completely preventable.
If you can't follow the full RAW diet, even a few RAW meals per week or occasional RAW treats can boost your dog's health. However, with a small dog like Chi Hua Hua, you can easily cover the cost of RAW food and also won't have to waste much storage space in your freezer.
In some cases, you may need to provide a cooked diet, instead of eating it raw. If your Chihuahua currently has any health problems, especially those related to their immune system, diabetes or kidney disease ... seek out a suitable diet, depending on current condition.
Some dogs switch to a RAW diet very easily, and the obvious results are that in just 1-2 weeks, the itchy patches of red skin are gone and the tartar disappears. Within a few months, the dog exhibits high levels of activity thanks to a steady source of energy, the retractable body is gently tidy and the coat is softer and lustrous, and completely reduced hair loss.
But there are other dogs that may not be able to tolerate a sudden change in diet, and others need to take some digestive medication to avoid vomiting and diarrhea while their bodies are receiving and processing and adapting . Therefore, proceed with caution based on knowing your pet's health
HOW MUCH SHOULD CHIHUAHUAS EAT?
According to the standard; An adult dog should eat 2-3% of its ideal weight of RAW food EVERY DAY, and 2 meals a day.
However, you have complete flexibility to adjust the diet to suit your dog's body condition and activity level. If it has an active day? Feeding more on that day! Stay in side due to bad weather? Cut back a little.
FEED THE CHIHUAHUA BACKBONE
Dogs fed RAW generally prefer two types of bones:
Spine - fully edible bones with a lot of leftover meat, only a few backbones are suitable for small dogs.
Bones, tubular bones - bones too large for the Chihuahua to eat, the main purpose is for your dog to entertain and clean his teeth.
Minced RAW foods including bones are perfect for small breed dogs - they make it easy to get the calcium they need, even if they don't like to chew bones.
Recreational bones for the Chihuahua are easy to find because most bones are large enough for them to gnaw for hours
COST ISSUES THAT HESITANT YOUR DECISION?
Compared to your concern; a Chi Hua Hua's dog's owner then that is too little to worry; like the cost.
And if you compare the cost of pre-made RAW food with homemade food, that's another matter.
This depends on the experience and knowledge you have about the RAW diet.
That means if you know the ratio between the ingredients MEAT - BONE - ORGAN that ensure the NUTRITIONAL balance for your pet, do it yourself at home, otherwise you should still buy from reputable brands.
It is still possible that Commercial RAW is sometimes more economical than home-made cost, since manufacturers charge costs based on a large volume of production, so the cost of production will be lower, which makes the selling price more reasonable.
Your best friend deserves the correct diet.
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