| Puppy hood is the stage of the life your puppy when | | | | digestive system. |
| he needs plenty of the best dog food around. He is | | | | - Many vets and dog breeders recommend that in |
| not likely to be picky with what he eats but this | | | | choosing the best dog food you take a close look at |
| doesn't mean that he doesn't need a properly | | | | the ingredients. High quality dog food should list the |
| balanced diet. | | | | following as its main ingredients: eggs, meat, and fish |
| Puppies only get their nutrition from what you feed | | | | printed on the labels with their corresponding weight. |
| him and at this stage in their life they need all the | | | | - When making a choice between wet and dry food |
| nutritious food they can eat. The best dog food | | | | many breeder, vets, and seasoned pet owners |
| should be food that nurtures his growing body | | | | suggest that you mix the two to get the best of |
| further, it should also be the kind that gives him all | | | | everything. Vets further recommend that dry food |
| the energy that he needs to sustain playtime. | | | | should be preferred as this gives the puppy the |
| Before you pick out the best food to feed your | | | | chance to develop his jaw muscles but if your puppy |
| puppy, consider these factors first: | | | | is teething and is having trouble eating, you might |
| - There are three stages of dog life: puppy, adult, | | | | want to give him wet food for the time being. |
| senior. Feed your pet with food appropriate for his | | | | - Many vets will also recommend premium dog food |
| stage of life. | | | | rather than commercially prepared food that you can |
| - In the first few weeks your puppy is normally fat | | | | find at the supermarket and pet stores. They are |
| but if he continues to be this way after 3 1/2 | | | | quite expensive but they are good for puppies |
| months, you must restrict his diet or you'll end up | | | | because premium brands do not contain artificial |
| with an overweight dog. | | | | ingredients, chemical preservatives, and fillers. |
| - Once you find what your puppy likes, stick with it | | | | - To be sure of the food ingredients why not make |
| as their stomachs are sensitive to changes in diet. | | | | homemade food for your pup? There are a ton of |
| - Consider your budget, feed your puppy with the | | | | recipes all over the Internet which really are fun and |
| best dog food that is nutritious and within your | | | | very easy to do. This is a great way to show your |
| budget. | | | | love to your pet as well as allows you to save |
| Here are tips that can help you choose the right food | | | | money. |
| for your puppy: | | | | - When you decide on feeding your puppy with |
| - Choose food that is formulated for puppies, you | | | | homemade food, be sure that your food does not |
| can't feed your pet cat food since cats have | | | | contain bones because experts say that eventually |
| different dietary requirements than dogs. | | | | bone fragments will get stuck on his teeth or throat |
| - His food should also come with recommendation | | | | causing your puppy great discomfort. Also be sure |
| from your vet and must be specific to his breed. It | | | | not to include food that is harmful to puppies such as |
| shouldn't contain more than 25% protein and must be | | | | avocados, chocolates, and more. See your vet or |
| devoid of fillers because you will be feeding him more | | | | surf the Internet for more information regarding this. |
| to compensate for the lesser amount of nutrients | | | | By taking the time to do careful research and |
| present in the food. | | | | investigation you will be able to find the best dog |
| - You might be tempted to feed him table scraps. | | | | food for that new pup you have and by doing so will |
| This is not recommended as human food may | | | | lay the foundation of good health for your pet. |
| contain ingredients that do not sit well with a puppy's | | | | |