The Rottweiler is a strong and independent breed. Apart from being a warm-hearted and loving dog, it is also highly protective of its owner and family. These dogs were bred in Germany, and due to extreme strength and stamina, they were used to pull carts and drive cattle for farmers. A well-bred Rottweiler is a confident, calm, devoted, loving, and highly intelligent companion.
This blog will share some tips and guidance on the proper diet plan to feed your Rottweiler puppies or adults. A balanced protein-rich diet will help your pet gain weight and become healthy.
Rottweiler Diet Plan for stay Healthy
Water: Let your puppy drink plenty of water regularly because that is the source of minerals. A dehydrated dog tends to lose weight fast. A rottweiler should be given water as much as he can consume. On average, this breed requires 20-40 millimeters.
Puppy Nutrition: Ensure that you feed your pet a complete diet that includes the necessary nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. Food rich in protein and calories helps form new tissues and grow muscle strength. According to experts, feed your Rottweiler with at least 290 calories per fifteen pounds every day to develop fat and healthy muscles. Moreover, a Rottweiler’s muscles and skeletal develops at a slower rate compared to other breeds. Feeding your puppy a nutritious diet until 12 to 24 months old is essential. If you switch to adult dog food too early, it may later cause hip dysplasia or other bone problems.
Raw Food Diet: If you are planning to give raw food diet to your Rottweiler, consider offering meat bones (dogs love it), raw eggs, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Raw diet food will help your dog clean and maintain his 42 teeth. However, experts say that a raw diet should be homemade and suggested by a nutritionist.
Supplements: You must give your Rottweiler the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements. Vitamins and minerals are important for metabolism and growth in the body. Visit your dog’s veterinarian regularly and take the needed supplements for your dog’s growth.
Nutritional Needs: An adult Rottweiler needs a proper blend of all growth nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, etc. Protein helps in building body tissues and thus boosts growth. Therefore, you must feed your Rott protein-rich diet like dairy products, poultry, and lamb to gain weight, metabolism, and body strength. Moreover, American Feed Control Officials recommend that an adult dog must have an intake of 1.25 mg calcium/ kcal which means 1.25 grams for every 1000 kcal. Therefore, it is important that your dog consumes calcium-rich supplements for better bone health and stamina. Whether it’s bone meal powder or chewable calcium tablets, consider incorporating one calcium supplement into his whole day diet. You can also feed natural ingredients like chicken, meat, sardines, and mackerel for adequate calcium intake.
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