If you’ve just rescued or purchased a Miniature Schnauzer, you might be wondering just what food you should give and how much you should eat daily.
Our guide will give you all the information you might need to know about Miniature Schnauzer feeding so you can give your dog food that will keep it happy and healthy.
The amount that Miniature Schnauzers need to eat will greatly depend on how old they are, how much exercise they do in a day and their weight.
It is important to manage the dog food you give your Miniature Schnauzer, as these dogs are prone to obesity, and leaving food out could encourage them to eat until they can’t anymore.
Miniature Schnauzer puppies should be given around three-quarters of a cup of dry food. This food should also be split into 3-4 small meals daily if your Miniature Schnauzer puppy is only a month or two old.
Once your puppy is 3-4 months old, they can transition to having 2 meals per day. You should still feed your Miniature Schnauzer puppy a similar amount of food now.
How much you feed your Adult Miniature Schnauzer will depend on how much it weighs and how active it is. Most normal-sized, relatively active Miniature Schnauzers will need 1 cup of dry dog food that is split into two meals.
If your dog is smaller than a regular-sized Miniature Schnauzer, then it should be fed a 7/8 cup of dry dog food that is also split into two meals.
Older Miniature Schnauzers should also be fed between 7/8 of a cup or a full cup of dry kibble, once again depending on how active they are and how much they weigh.
If your Miniature Schnauzer is pregnant, she may lose her appetite. This should not dissuade you too much, as you should still try and feed her when you normally do.
You should increase her food slightly or change it to a quality dog food that is energy-dense, so she won’t need to eat all that much more food to get the nutrients that she and her puppies need.
If you live in an outlying area and aren’t interested in experimenting or cooking for your dog, then commercial food will be best, as it contains everything your dog might need.
If you put your dog on a raw food diet, you will need to ensure that all of the raw dog food has had the pathogens eliminated in some way, or you could make your dog sick. Feeding your dog fresh food will also take a lot of effort, as you will need to figure out what needs to be in their diets, as most of this is provided in commercial food.
Yes, but you should be sure to limit the amount to discourage them from gaining too much weight.
Miniature Schnauzers and all other dogs should not consume chocolate, avocados, caffeine, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, yeast dough, and sugary drinks and sweets.
They are not generally fussy eaters, and you will typically have to prevent them from eating too much!
All dogs need 50-100ml of water per kilogram they weigh per day.
Keeping your Miniature Schnauzer on a healthy diet is key to giving them a long and happy life. Whether you choose raw or commercial food for your furry friend, remember to feed them the correct amounts to avoid putting on unnecessary weight. You can also contact a local vet to determine how much your dog should eat specifically.
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