关于猫犬在各个生命阶段的营养需求的实用信息,包括生长、生存、繁殖和衰老阶段。
成年犬
维持营养侧重于满足成年犬的独特营养需求,以达到最佳的健康长寿的状态。除考虑犬的个体代谢情况之外,还应根据生命阶段、身体活动量、绝育状态和品种体型(如适用)调整营养。
从幼犬期就保持健美体型的拉布拉多犬能比其较为肥胖的兄弟姐妹寿命长近 2 年。
“您的爱犬[或犬的名字]身体状况理想,对它来说,目前就是最佳状况。您可以将喂养指南作为投喂量的起点,称量(测量)每餐食物的重量,并定期检查犬的身体状况,从而确保您的爱犬在不过度进食的情况下获得必要的营养。请记住,如果您发现您的爱犬过胖或过瘦,则可能需要调整食物量。”
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