What you can and can't feed your puppy
Feeding a German Shepherd puppy has one peculiarity: you must watch the amount of calcium in food, avoiding its overabundance. A tell-tale sign that a puppy is growing normally is his weight gain: he should be at about 60% of his adult weight at six months of age. If the weight is more, the amount of high-calorie food in the diet should be reduced.
Frequency of feeding a German Shepherd puppy per day:
0-2 months - 6;
2-4 months - 4 times;
4-6 months - 3 times;
Six and over - 2 times.
If the food is natural, the basis of the diet should be raw meat for four months - by-products, boiled fish, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, and kefir. More about how to raise a 4 month old gsd German Shepherd puppy can be found in the corresponding article.
Rice and buckwheat porridge, vegetables, and breadcrumbs from white bread should be responsible for carbohydrates. Giving the puppy baked goods, pasta, smoked foods, and sweets are strictly forbidden.
A double bowl on a stand with a height adjuster is ideal as utensils for feeding. Food should be slightly warm but not hot or cold. There should always be water in the second compartment of the bowl, especially if the puppy is eating dry food.
Safety first
A curious and omnipresent puppy in a city apartment is a danger to himself and his owners. Before the dog arrives, sit down on the floor and look at the house from the dog's point of view: Anything that is loose, hanging down, or sticking out should be removed.
During a pup's dental season, he needs "long-playing toys" such as molded balls or vein bones. These will tame the urge to chew on shoes or a bedspread slid off the sofa.
Walks and training
Walks are very important for your puppy, especially if he lives in an apartment. During his walks, he has a chance to play with friends, jump around, and learn to socialize with strangers. With a growing dog, you need to walk often, but not to make him tired: 6-8 times a day for 20 minutes.
The puppy should be in the fresh air for at least 2 hours. He should be walked everywhere to get used to the park, residential areas, and underpasses. Serious activities like running behind a bike or car are best postponed until the puppy is a year old.