What to feed out Scottish terrier

Question
We have a scottish terrier who is 10 months old. What is the best kind of food to give him and how much should he eat every day. Thanks

Answer
Hi Sandy;
He's a Scott, so feed him Haggis and scones and a spot of tea, of course, and buy him a set of golf clubs. LOL
Seriously, Iams, science diet, Waltham's, or Nutro Natural Choice. these are the best brands.
We have fed all these, and our dogs have all liked Waltham's and Nutro, Natural choice best.
All thse foods have right at the same ingredients, and no fillers. with the foods that have no fillers, your dog gets all the nutrition they need, and you feed less, because the empty bag fillers are not there, so you also have less poop to scoop.
The fillers are non- nutritional things like extra (cheap) grains, and even sawdust in some brands. They are in there to make it look like you get more for your money, but since you feed less to give them the same nutrition, they cost just about the same per feeding.
For 11 months old, ptobably the adult formula for very active dogs.He is still in puppyhood, just on the verge of adulthood.
If he runs all the time, feed him the more active formula. If he lays around a lot, and is not so active, feed the formula for more sedate dogs.
When you change his food, mix half the new food with half his old food for about a week, then 3 parts new food to 1 part old food for a week, then go all new food.
This will keep him from getting an upset stomach and constipation or diarreah from too sudden a switch in diet.
At 11 months I would feed twice a day, half in the morning, and half at supper time.
Let the back of the bag be your guide, and adjust the amount to how much he wants to eat. Some dogs have bigger appetites and some eat less.
They can be little pigs too, and overeat. If he eats till he is big as a barrel, and lays around for awhile looking miserable, cut back a little.
You should always be able to feel his ribs, but not be able to see them.
Any treats you give him, take them into consideration and allow for them in the amount of food he gets.
Don't give rawhide treats. these can be bitten off in chunks, and when they are swallowed and mix with the digestive juices, they swell. They can swell and get lodged in the throat and choke them, or they can block up the bowels.
The low fat treats with an anti-tartar ingredient are best.
They don't make the dog rolly poly, and they can have the nutrients you want your dog to have in them too. Read the lable to see what they contain.
Feed , and when he has finished eating, take up his bowl. Best not to keep food down all the time, but always keep fresh water down for him.
Feed the treats sparingly.
I feed dry food because the kibble helps keep their teeth clean. Healthy teeth are important.
they can get gum diseases, and it causes as many health problems as it does in humans.
there is doggy tooth paste and tooth brushes. If he will let you brush his teeth, that is good. If they get a tartar buildup and have to be cleaned by the vet, the dog has to be anesthitized, which is always a bit risky.
Just like you don't give a whole box of cookies to a kid. yopu watch the treats.
This little critter is just a kid with 4 legs, and they will behave much like children.
I think raising dogs is just like raising children. I raised 4 children, and 2 of my grandchildren, and a whole slew of dogs and cats.
About the only difference is, the dogs and cats don't require an extensive wardrobe,you don't have to buy band instruments and uniforms, they don't stay on the phone all the time, and they don't ask to borrow the car.
Other than that, they are all individuals with personalities of their own.
The vet bills run about the same as the Pediatrician bills.
They grow up to be better citizens if they are taught to mind, and treated with kindness and understanding, but rules are laid down and they must follow them.
You are going to get a world of fun out of raising this little kid, and more love than you ever hoped for.
Good luck, and enjoy him.
Charlotte
PS:
I always sit with the dog for awhile when it eats, and put my hand in the food, and feed some of it to them by hand.
The reason for this is, it teaches them their food supply is not threatened, so if a child reaches into their bowl, they are less apt to snap or bite.
Most cases of a family pet attaching and/or mauling a child is because the child fools with the dog's food, and the dog feels it food is threatened, so it snaps.
The reason most children are bitten in the face is, when the dog turns and snaps, the face is what is right there.
I start as soon as I get the dog, doing things a child might do, that would cause the dog to snap. the dog needs to learn to expect a hand on the back of their head, a hand in their food etc.
A little advance conditioning saves a lot of heartache sometimes.
C