Appenzeller Sennenhund Diets and Supplements

The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a mountain dog that was originated in Switzerland. It was used for herding the livestock and also for pulling a small cart to the market. The average height of the Appenzeller Sennenhund is 19-22 inches and the average weight is between 48-70 pounds.

The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a medium-sized dog that needs good quality food to keep itself healthy and happy. Whether you are serving a commercial food or homemade food, always served a good quality food that contains nutrition.

Diets and Nutrition for your Appenzeller Sennenhund

The Appenzeller Sennenhund should be given a well-balanced food that contains all the nutrition required for your dog. They should get the right amount of nutrition and not more or less than required, as it will imbalance the nutrition intake. Here is the nutrition that you should provide to your dog.

Protein: Protein is a very important source of energy for any dog. They get most of the protein from meats like beef, lamb. They also get protein from vegetables like broccoli, asparagus. The adult Appenzeller Sennenhund should have around 18% of protein per day and the puppy should have around 22% of protein per day.

Fats: Fat is another source of energy for your dog. All fats are not good for them like fats from junk foods. They can consume fats from meat though as it is a healthy fat if consumed in a little amount. Fats provide omega-3 and omega-6 which is good for healthy skin and hair. An adult dog should have 5% and the puppy should have 8% of fat per day to live a happy life.

Vitamins: Vitamins are required for the proper metabolic function. It can be consumed from plants and vegetables that your dog can eat.

How Much Should Your Appenzeller Sennenhund Eat?

The amount of food that your Appenzeller Sennenhund take depends on their size and activity level. An adult Appenzeller Sennenhund should be fed around 2 cups of dog food in 2-3 portion. If they are an active dog that is involved in regular exercise then increase the amount of their diet as per their activity. Do not overfeed them as they tend to become fat easily.

A puppy Appenzeller Sennenhund should be fed around 2-3 cups divided into 3 meals a day. They need a proper amount of food with proper nutrition as they are on the point of development and growth. Feed them puppy food and not an adult because it will not meet the nutrition that they can get from puppy food. So, only provide them with puppy food in the required amount.

Best Dog Food For Your Appenzeller Sennenhund

There are many commercially manufactured dog food for your Appenzeller Sennenhund. Both dry and wet (canned) food is good for your dog. The dry dog food helps in their dental problem. The wet or canned dog food makes their hair shiny and skin healthier. It also keeps their body hydrated as it contain more amount water.

Here is the list of best dog food for your Appenzeller Sennenhund.

• ACANA 13 LBS Dry Dog Food, Duck and Pear Formula, Biologically Appropriate Dog Food
• WholeHearted Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Recipe
• WholeHearted Grain-Free Adult Beef and Chicken Dinner wet dog food
• 6 Tubs of Purina Beneful Prepared Meals Beef Stew Adult Wet Dog Food

Best Supplement for your Appenzeller Sennenhund

Provide your Appenzeller Sennenhund with supplements only if it is not getting a well-balanced diet. Here are some of the best supplements for your dog.

• Chewable Glucosamine Joint Support Tablets – Revival Animal Health GCM 
• Vetri GlycoFlex Stage 3 Ultimate Strength Joint Support Bite-Sized Cat Chews
• DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont Spectra Dog

Human Food That Your Appenzeller Sennenhund Can and Cannot Eat

Your Appenzeller Sennenhund can eat human food but some of the human food is toxic for them and should not be given. Here are some of the human food that your can eat and some food that you should not give.

Can Eat

• Apple
• Breads
• Broccoli
• Carrot
• Meat
• Shrimps
• Salmon
• Watermelon

Cannot Eat

• Chocolates
• Coffee
• Tea
• Ham
• Alcohol
• Grapes

Why is your Appenzeller Sennenhund Not Eating

If you find your Appenzeller Sennenhund not eating, there might be the following reason for its lost appetite.

• It might have eaten something that has upset its stomach, losing its appetite. However, they start to eat in a normal amount after they vomit the thing out of its belly. If they do not start eating even after 24 hours, take it to the vet.
• Your dog might be sick so it is not eating properly. Check for any unusual behavior of them and if you sense something is wrong with their health, immediately take it to a vet.

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