What does the Irish Setter eat? In fact, the living habits of the Irish Setter are very similar to those of ordinary dogs, so raising it is not very troublesome. The following is the editor's introduction to some issues that you should pay attention to regarding the feeding points of Irish Setter dogs.
Feeding Points
1. Canned food
Canned food with juicy meat and soft texture has different tastes and chewiness, which can stimulate the dog's appetite. However, it is high in protein, and usually increases caloric and carbohydrate intake when mixed with dry dog food. Moreover, it loses its umami flavor after a while after opening.
2.Pemmican
Adding crunchy pemmican to canned food for dogs not only increases the bite, increases fiber and fat, but also strengthens the movement of the palate.
3. Dry dog food
Completely dry dog food is nutritionally balanced and easy to store in large quantities. Because it contains 4 times the calories of canned food, be careful not to eat too much when feeding. There are several types of dry dog food:
Highly nutritious type: suitable for growing Irish Setter puppies, but be careful to choose one that is easy to digest.
Ordinary type: for adult dogs, nutrition and calories have been calculated based on activity level.
Low-calorie type: Suitable for old dogs, dogs who are obese or do not exercise enough. It is a low-calorie weight loss food.
For tooth grinding: a large, brittle dry food that stabilizes the gums and removes tartar.
4. Half-raw food
This food is similar to cheese and has three times the calories of canned food. However, it contains a lot of carbohydrates, so dogs with diabetes don’t like to eat it. Like dry dog food, leaving it out for a day will not affect its taste. It can be fed to greedy and elderly dogs in small amounts, depending on their amount of exercise.
5. Bite glue
This is a bone-like colloid made by compressing beef bone powder. Dogs need to grind their teeth frequently, but if the glue is too small, it will be swallowed in one bite. Chicken bones are thin and brittle and can easily hurt the mouth and stomach. Big beef bones that are too hard may break teeth, so this is a very suitable food.
6.Family food
A nutritionally balanced and rich diet for humans may not necessarily be nutritionally balanced for dogs. Feeding your dog leftover food on the table will develop a bad habit of begging for food. So we can make some dog food at home, chicken nuggets mixed with rice or noodles, which is a very suitable food. Chicken is easy to digest and has lower calories than beef and pork, but remember not to add spices. The amount of rice or noodles should be enough to be eaten in one sitting. Sesame seeds, shellfish, foods with high salt content, vegetable soups, etc. should not be fed
