Feeding your great dane puppy with best food requires careful consideration and dont over feed them so they can grow at a healthy rate without any joint issues.
Great danes can have issues like hip dysplasia so you should choose a best food for your puppy according to the calcium-to- phosphorus ratio around 1:1 to 1.2:1.
There should be 22% to 24% protein to support healthy muscle growth.
10% to 12% fat in their food will provide them energy and maintain a healthy weight.
Try to give food which is enriched with glucosamine, chondroitin, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Divide their daily food into 3 to 4 meals to reduce the risk of bloat. Some people want to give a homemade diet to their great dane puppies but before doing it you should take guidance from a veterinarian or canine nutritionist.
Essential Ingredients For A Balanced Homemade Diet
Protein
Main source: Lean foods such as chicken, turkey, beef, or fish.
Avoid high-fat cuts to prevent too much calorie intake.
Carbohydrates
Sources: Brown rice, oats, sweet potatoes, or quinoa.
Helps with digestion and gives energy.
Healthy Fats
Sources: Fish oil, flaxseed oil, or chicken fat.
Supports skin, coat, and brain development.
Calcium and Phosphorus
Essential for bone growth.
Include crushed eggshells (properly prepared) or add bone meal, or use veterinarian suggested supplements.
Vegetables
Add cooked carrots, green beans, spinach, or zucchini.
Supplies fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Fruits (Optional)
Provide small amounts of blueberries, apples (without seeds), or bananas for variety and vitamins.
Supplements
Multivitamins: Make sure that the intake of vitamins and minerals is balanced.
2 to 6 months old puppies can eat 3 to 6 cups of puppy food but you have to divide these cups into 3 to 4 meals per day. A 6 to 12 months old puppy can eat 6 to 10 cups of puppy food but divide it into 2 to 3 meals per day.
Adult Great Danes
Females 100 to 140 lbs can eat 6 to 8 cups of adult dog food per day but divide it into 2 meals. Males 140 to 200 lbs can eat 8 to 10 cups of adult dog food per day but divide it into 2 meals.
Senior Great Danes
Females can eat 5 to 6 cups per day but divide it into 2 meals. Males can eat 6 to 8 cups per day but divide it into 2 meals.
When your puppy gets to the age of 15 to 18 months then you can shift the food to adult food and you can also consult your veterinarian for advice.
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