泰格犬可以吃狗粮吗?

技术上, tegu 几乎可以吃任何东西，包括狗粮和猫粮. 这是否是一个好主意真的取决于食物本身的含量和质量.

如果你打算给你的 tegu 喂狗粮, it is best to opt for high-protein canned food containing actual meat and veggies and few fillers such as rice, 玉米, 小麦和大豆.

The ideal canned food contains a source of protein such as chicken, 火鸡, 鹿肉, salmon or tuna, and vegetables such as carrots and peas. 

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The best dog food for tegus

If you really want to feed dog food to your tegu regularly, search for brands that have no added corn, wheat, or soy, no artificial colors and flavors, and no preservatives.

Wet food is better than dry food, and lean meats are better than fatty meats such as beef or pork.

Chicken and turkey can be fed regularly, whereas fish (especially tuna) should only be fed every now and then.

Canned tegu food and better alternatives

Zoo Med has recently launched a line of canned food products aimed at big lizard owners.

While these are enriched with supplements such as calcium, vitamins and folic acid, they have grains added as filling and are not particularly healthy or appetizing.

仍然, if you are looking for canned food options specifically designed for tegus, this is a better alternative to dog food that you may want to consider.

Canned food in general is NOT something you can solely rely on for your tegu’s diet.

A healthier alternative is to feed dry food made specifically for reptiles.

Zilla offers a “Reptile Munchies” line of omnivore, vegetable and fruit mixes – all of which are suitable for tegus.

These also come with added calcium which makes for a much healthier choice compared to canned food.

Zilla 杂食动物组合 – 昆虫, 水果和蔬菜 + 钙

Zilla 蔬菜水果混合物

齐拉蔬菜混合物 + 钙

There is however a much better option if you are looking for pre-packaged meals that can satisfy (almost) all of your lizard pet needs: 爬虫链接.

These are essentially sausages made of whole prey specifically for reptiles, and they are the closest thing you can get to canned food for tegu which is actually healthy and nutritious (although they are not canned and must be kept in the freezer).

If you are looking for a convenient prepackaged meal for your tegu, reptilinks is hands down the best choice out there. 你也可以 得到 $5 off your order through our promo link or by using the code “petswithscales” at checkout.

Consider a calcium supplement without phosphorus to support bone health and metabolism.

Use it 2-3 times a week. 此外, consider a reliable reptile multivitamin once a week to ensure comprehensive nutrient intake.

Zoo Med Repti 钙，不含 D3

不含 D3 的 Repcal 钙

Fluker's Repta 爬行动物维生素补充剂

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