Your Puppy Depends On You For The Right Start In Life

Greetting a new puppy into your family is an
exciting life event that likely has your entire
family members looking for the "right" way to do
everything. Keeping your newest family member
well fed with appropriate nutrition is perhaps
the best provision you can give to your new pal.
A well nourished pet will lead a far healthier
and longer life and is likely to be better
behaved as well. Here's a look at the best and
easiest ways to make sure your brand-new puppy
is exactly what he needs to start life off
right.

How Long Is My Dog a Puppy?

The first thing you must understand is that your
dog only needs puppy nutrion while considered a
puppy. This duration varies based mostly on the
dogs size. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind
is that dogs smaller than about 50 pounds
(expected mature weight) will remain a puppy for
a full year. Larger dogs take up to two full
years to reach mature size and weight. During
this time several important changes are
happening to your puppy. Internal organs are
developing and muscle and bones are growing and
maturing. Additionally, your dog is developing
an immune system and cognitive brain
development. All the more reason why you need to
ensure proper and healthy feeding habits now!

What's Best?

The best way to nourish your puppy is to choose
a puppy specific food that makes you a COP.

C-Calcium. Look for a food with a strong
showing of Calcium, Vitamin D and Phosphorus.
These elements help in creating strong bones and
teeth. Dental concerns can be costly and painful
later in life if the building blocks are not
laid properly for a puppy.

O-Omega Acids. Just like in human infants, the
presence of Omega fatty acids and Linoleic acids
will greatly aid in the development of your
puppy's brain. This has also been proven to help
create a vibrant coat that shines year round as
well as a strong immune system.

P-Protein. No sissy salads for your pup! Dogs
are carnivores and need to ingest large amounts
of protein in order to stay strong. The protein
also aids in development of muscle tone, tissue
and organs. Externally, additional protein also
helps create a beautiful coat that is strong.

Many puppy chows will have these elements in
ratios that vet's agree is best for a developing
puppy. Many chows are also specialized for the
size of your breed. If you're confused on brand
or ratio be sure to call your vet to ask before
you go shopping. Chances are they have a
favorite brand that they'd be happy to
recommend.

Additional Tips

In order to create a healthy eater for a
lifetime you should follow a few additional tips
when introducing a puppy to your family.

Never allow your dog to eat from the table. This
creates poor behavior and an imbalance in
nutrition that can lead to pet obesity. If you
insist on giving your dog food from the table,
only offer it after the family is done eating
and only by placing it in the dog's bowl.

Feed and water your pet regularly. Create a
schedule of feedings that happen at the same
time everyday in order to create a routine for
your pet's metabolism. Offer fresh water as
often as needed, and fresh food two to three
times a day.

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If in any doubt about which feed to use for your
puppy please consult your vet. Resourced
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