Puppy Nutrition
The nutritional needs of
puppies are very important for proper growth and
health! Understanding what your puppy will need can
help you make the right dietary choices.
The puppy stage sets the foundation for a dog’s
entire life, so proper nutrition is essential!
Physical development of a puppy happens in a very
short time. Here are some of the major development's
your puppy will incure:
- Bones and joints
- Cognitive development and brain growth
- Muscles developing and growing
- Internal organ growth
- Immune system
Your Puppy’s Nutritional Needs
In order for your puppy to grow proper, he or she will
need the right levels of nurtition. This includes:
- Protein – A key building block of muscle, skin,
coat, organs and other tissues. During this period
of growth, a puppy needs abundant protein
- Calcium and Phosphorus – Necessary ingredients
for healthy bones and teeth. They must be present in
the correct ratios to grow bones and teeth correctly
- Omega Fatty Acids, including Linoleic acid –
Provides complete and balanced nutrition, promotes a
healthy immune system and helps keep your puppy's
skin and coat healthy
What your puppy eats will need to supply all of
these and more. So be sure to READ your dog food
labels!
Do’s and Don’ts
Be sure to follow the feeding guidelines. One of the
worst things you can do is allow your puppy to become
overweight – it has serious health implications.
People food often adds calories and unneeded fat to a
dog’s diet, so try to avoid table food as much as
possible!. When you change foods, gradually mix the
new food in with the old over two weeks. |