Feed your New Puppy
For puppies, food is terribly important. As puppies are going to grow up very fast, their bodies need plenty of the right kind of food and protein in order to develop into its adult body.
Your vet may recommend a brand of food and you may choose to go with that brand. If you don’t, try looking for a high quality brand of food. The food needs to be of a high quality and nutritionally balanced for a puppy. You may choose to combine canned and dry foods. Canned foods may be easier for your young puppy to digest, as he or she is still trying to adjust from being away from its mommy’s milk. A combination of both dry and canned can be the best option to have a fully rounded puppy diet.
How often should the puppy eat?
Your puppy will need to eat more frequently than an adult dog would need. Puppies from 3-6 months old often eat about 2-3 times per day - he or she is a very fast growing little pup and needs all the nutrition he/she can get! Check the manufacturer’s guide on the dog food to determine the appropriate amount of food based on body weight.
You won’t need to change your puppy’s food from puppy food to adult food until the puppy is 12 months old. This is where the puppy transitions to an adult dog and does not need the highly concentrated protein in puppy food.
Of course, we all want to give our puppy treats! How can you not? Make sure that you give your dog commercially made puppy treats - not just table scraps or left overs.
May 04, 2008 | | Puppy Care