The American Akita is one of the most loyal dogs in existence, he has total devotion to his family and fidelity is one of their most important behavioral traits. Added to these valuable virtues is a very robust and strong organism, in fact, the American Akita can weigh up to 66 kilos in the case of males.
To maintain its robust structure, as well as its vitality and character, in an optimal state, feeding will be a fundamental aspect, as well as being a decisive factor in the he alth of our pet.
In this AnimalWised article we clarify what should be the amount of food for an American Akita.
American Akita Nutritional Requirements
The food you feed your Akita needs a protein content of at least 25% and its origin must be balanced, incorporating proteins of animal and vegetable origin in equal parts.
Obviously our dog's diet must also provide sufficient micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), but an adequate content of vitamin A and D will especially be required, which are at greater risk of being deficient.
We must follow the instructions specified on the feed packaging and in case of doubt consult the veterinary staff.
Choosing food for your Akita doesn't have to be a difficult task and we shouldn't fall into the trap that the most expensive food is the best, however, we must take into account the option of choosing organic feed.
Amount of food for an American Akita puppy
After breastfeeding, our dog's diet should be focused on provoking optimal development and on stimulating an immune system that has not yet has completed its maturation process. For this we will choose a feed from the "junior" range.
Food amounts will vary depending on the puppy's age:
- From 2 to 3 months: 150-200 grams daily divided into 4 doses
- From 4 to 5 months: 250 grams daily divided into 3 doses
- 6 months: 300-400 grams daily divided into 2 doses
- 8 months: 300 grams daily divided into 2 doses
Amount of food for an adult American Akita
The amount of food that we give to an adult specimen daily will vary depending on its weight and level of physical activity. Obviously, for this stage we must choose a feed from the "adult" range.
It is important to go to the vet regularly so that he can make a progression of the weight: if our Akita gains weight above normal parameters, he is ingesting an amount of energy that he is not able to burn, in On the other hand, if the dog loses weight, we must increase the rations of food to cover the energy that it spends with the physical exercise that it performs daily.
According to the weight we can establish the following quantities:
- Exemplar from 30 to 40 kilos (generally they will be females): From 500 to 590 grams divided into 2 or 3 daily feedings
- Exemplar of more than 50 kilos: From 590 to 800 grams daily distributed in 2 or 3 daily feedings
As the American Akita ages we must adapt the amount of food to his possibilities of physical exercise to prevent obesity. Generally we will reduce the amount of feed by a small proportion, although we can also opt for a more specific feed, from the "senior" range.
Nutritional supplements for the American Akita
If the diet is correct, your dog will acquire all the necessary nutrients through it, however, there are certain cases where it is necessary to increase the supply of certain nutrients through dietary supplements. We could highlight two main situations:
- The dog is sick or is recovering.
- The puppy is not growing properly.
- The female Akita is pregnant or lactating.
Except for these two situations, nutritional supplements should not be used unless they have been prescribed by a veterinarian.
