A very essential
factor in the care of your Bichon Frise is a good, healthy diet. Extra weight
on a Bichon Frise can cause many health problems and shorten his life. Canine
obesity puts extra strain on joints and muscles, and more stress on the lungs
and heart. For a small breed like the Bichon, even an added few pounds can be
too much.
Proper care for your Bichon Frise at any stage of his life is
essential to his good health. The right diet can make all the difference. When
you first bring your Bichon home, you should already have a puppy formula dog
food that contains the essential vitamins and minerals he needs. Adding too many
veggies and snacks to your pup’s diet throws off the balance.
Proper Diet
Care For Your Bichon Frise
According to studies two of the leading causes
of overweight pets is too much food, and incorrect portion sizes. Two or three
doggy treats is way too much for a small breed dog like the Bichon Frise. You
care for your Bichon Frise and want your pup to be happy, and this is understandable.
Offering treats as praise for a good job is good, common practice. One treat,
a piece of cheese, or a bit of apple is sufficient.
Small, silver dollar
sized pieces of lean meats, like chicken are a good bonus to their daily dry food.
Try not to make this a daily practice, but an extra treat every now and then.
Please do not add canned food to their diets. Some Bichons can have sensitive
digestion systems, and do not adjust well to the sauces and gravies used in most
canned foods. Also, avoid any dog food with rice; dogs cannot digest rice, so
there is not any nutritional value to it for the dog.
Taking care of your
Bichon Frise can sometimes mean putting your foot down on what he eats, for his
own good. Consult your local veterinarian before giving any minerals or vitamins
to your Bichon Frise. His care is also in the hands of the vet, who also has more
knowledge about what supplements your breed can have. Most times, he is already
getting just what he needs from his dry dog food. That is why selecting a good,
high quality dog food is crucial. One very important thing your dog can have a
lot of is water. Fresh water should always be made available to your pet.
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