| PUPPIES- When your puppy is very young, 8-12 | | | | confirm that the first ingredient is meat and not meat |
| weeks old, you will need to feed it four times a day. | | | | by-products. When your puppy begins teething this |
| You can taper your puppy's feeding schedule | | | | may affect its eating habits and your puppy may not |
| gradually as it gets older. Puppies three to six months | | | | have much of an appetite. Don't panic, this is normal. |
| old require three meals a day. Twice a day feeding is | | | | Check with your veterinarian regarding breed types |
| optimal for puppies six months to one year old. After | | | | and feeding habits, some larger breeds require puppy |
| your dog celebrates its first birthday, the feeding | | | | food up to year two or when they have reached full |
| schedule should diminish to one meal a day. For larger | | | | maturity for nutritional reasons. |
| canines and dogs susceptible to bloating, you can | | | | Your puppy will have a healthier and stronger |
| feed them two smaller meals a day. The food you | | | | digestive system and will not suffer maladies like |
| feed your dog or puppy should be premium dry food | | | | upset stomach or diarrhea if you feed it the same |
| for a well balanced diet. | | | | food every day. Puppies' systems don't adjust well to |
| This may be combined with canned dog food, water | | | | change and it's a good idea to stick to the same |
| or broth. Some dogs like a treat of people food to | | | | schedule of feeding time on a daily basis. Even |
| accompany their daily cuisine such as cooked eggs, | | | | though your little loyal companion will look at you with |
| fruits, cottage cheese and vegetables. Go easy on | | | | sad and hungry puppy eyes, do your best not to |
| the people food with puppies as it can result in | | | | give in and overfeed it. As your puppy grows, you |
| vitamin deficiencies, teeth and bone problems, | | | | will change its food to a new brand or flavor type. |
| obesity, picky eating habits and annoying table | | | | Doing this gradually by mixing some of the old food |
| manners such as begging while owners are having | | | | with the new food until you have transitioned your |
| dinner! You must always make sure your pup or dog | | | | puppy over will help it adjust to the digestive |
| has lots of clean water and wash your dog's food | | | | changes that result from this change. |
| and water bowls regularly. | | | | It is normal for puppies to experience some stomach |
| Puppies' nutritional needs are different than their adult | | | | upset problems and this is no cause for alarm if the |
| dog counterparts. Choosing a puppy food that has | | | | symptoms go away within a day or two. Your |
| good nutrition balance will ensure that your pup is | | | | puppy's appetite will change as it grows and it is a |
| getting the right amount of protein, calcium and the | | | | good idea to monitor the changes you see with your |
| correct amount of calories. You should always check | | | | puppy. Contact your veterinarian if upset stomach or |
| labels of dog and puppy food before buying and | | | | diarrhea occurs for a longer amount of time. |