The bichon is notoriously finicky when it comes to their eating habits. It will take time and effort on your part to figure out what foods they will eat, but talking to your breeder or vet will help resolve this issue. Another important process is determining when and how much to feed. Although they will generally need the same amount of food on any given day, bichon puppies will need to eat more frequently than adults. In this article we will look at the best practices for feeding a bichon.

The first step in establishing a feeding routine is to find a good place in the house to put the dog feeder. This place should be out of human traffic and preferably a bit quieter. This will prevent your puppy from being distracted while eating. Once this location is established, it should not be changed. Once the pup gets into the habit of foraging for his food in the same place for each meal, he will be much more comfortable.

Whether a young pup or a full-grown adult, puppies need about two cups of dry dog ​​food daily. The main difference between puppies and adults is the number of meals per day and the space between each meal. Dry dog ​​food is better because you can also clean their teeth while they eat, and clean teeth are a major problem for puppies. Also, avoid generic brands of dog food. Puppies have sensitive stomachs and can have allergic reactions to some ingredients in generic brands.

Puppies under the age of three months should be fed about four times a day, beginning with an early breakfast around 6 am. It is important that each meal have equal portions, so if you feed four times a day with a total of two cups, each meal should be a half cup. From there, space each meal about four hours apart for the rest of the day.

From three to six months the number of meals can be reduced to three. Again, start with an early breakfast at 6 a.m., but this time space your meals about six hours apart. It’s still important that each meal be as equal as possible, so each meal should be about two-thirds of a cup.

Finally, after six months, further reduce the frequency of meals to twice a day. At this point, your pup should be eating a full cup at breakfast and a full cup at dinner.

One thing to keep in mind is that your pup may not always be hungry when you feed him. Don’t force them to eat. Leave the food out for them to eat for about fifteen minutes. If after fifteen minutes he still shows no interest in eating, remove the food bowl and save it for the next meal. In this case, you still need to stick to the schedule. If you are feeding every four hours, but your pup doesn’t eat a meal, you should still wait four hours before the next meal. Changing the frequency of meals will only confuse the puppy and make it more difficult for him to eat when it’s time.

If you are willing to put in a little time and effort, you will be able to find the right food and develop good eating habits for your pup. Feeding your bichon is an important step in training and will help you have a healthy and happy puppy.