Introduction

Hello everyone! I'm a seasoned pet parent who's been in this love-hate relationship with my furry child for three years. Over these years, I've learned so many pet care tricks, and I can't wait to share them with you today. Every tip has been personally tested and proven to make your pet-raising life easier and more efficient!

All About Feeding

The biggest concern for pet parents is definitely their furry kids' eating habits! Speaking of which, my little one used to be such a "dog tiger" - gobbling down food like there's no tomorrow. It used to make me so worried watching them eat like that. I tried everything I could to fix this bad habit.

After countless attempts, I finally discovered an incredibly useful trick - putting a tennis ball in the dog food bowl. This trick is absolutely brilliant! Because of this "obstacle," the dog has to eat slowly, bit by bit. Plus, the tennis ball's soft material won't hurt your dog's teeth or mouth. From my observation, since using this method, my dog's meal time has extended from 3 minutes to about 15 minutes, which is so much better for their digestive system.

However, I must remind everyone that when choosing a tennis ball, make sure to select one specifically designed as a pet toy. The fuzz on regular tennis balls can come off and isn't good for your dog's health. Also, the ball size should be appropriate for your dog's size - neither too big nor too small.

Besides this slow-feeding miracle worker, I've discovered another interesting feeding method: scattering dog food in the yard for the dog to find. This method achieves multiple goals at once: it slows down eating, trains their sense of smell, and most importantly, gives them exercise while searching for food.

I remember the first time I tried this feeding method - my dog was so excited! Their nose was sniffing all over the ground, tail wagging like a little motor. The proud expression when they found the food just melted my heart. However, this feeding method is best done in good weather, and the ground should be cleaned beforehand. If you live in an apartment, you can do this on your balcony or in a designated area of your living room - just lay down a mat first.

Another secret weapon I recently discovered is puzzle feeders. These aren't ordinary toys, but specially designed intelligence toys for feeding. You can put dog food inside, and dogs need to rotate, push, and pull to get the food out. This not only slows down their eating but also trains their intelligence. My dog now loves this toy so much, treating every mealtime like a game, never getting bored.

Speaking of choosing dog food, there are some tips here too. First, choose appropriate dog food based on your dog's age, size, and activity level. Puppies need more protein and energy than adult dogs, while senior dogs need more easily digestible food. Second, changing dog food must be done gradually, preferably over 7-10 days, to avoid digestive issues.

I learned this the hard way - once I saw a sale and bought new dog food, switching it all at once, which resulted in my dog having diarrhea for several days. Now I adjust gradually using the ratio "new food:old food = 1:9→3:7→5:5→7:3→9:1", and haven't had any problems since.

As for feeding times, I recommend feeding twice a day at fixed times, like 8 AM and 6 PM. This helps develop regular habits in dogs and helps control their weight. Plus, dogs will develop their biological clock, knowing when it's mealtime, and won't keep bothering you.

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