How To Feed Small Puppies
puppy feeding does not have to be difficult!
When you have a new puppy, it’s hard to know where to begin. Where’s he going to sleep? What’s going to happen when you’re out? How to get him to go potty outside? How will you get him to come when called? How do you bath him? And where to get him vaccinated? It’s all rather confronting, isn’t it?
One of the most immediate issues will be concerning puppy feeding. In this article we’ll cover what puppy food to use, how often and in what quantity.
The first 8 weeks of a puppy’s life should be spent with his mom. Mom will know exactly what to feed him and when. After weaning, your puppy becomes your responsibility .
Puppies need puppy food, not adult dog food. Check the ingredients on the package and make sure the first ingredient is meat (not meat by-products). Skip the brands that list grains as the first few ingredients. Your puppy will not thrive on a grain based food, grains may also cause his digestion to suffer.
When feeding small puppies, puppy food is best for the first 12 months. After that, it could depend on your dog’s size
Puppies may love variety, but their tummies do not. When changing brands, do it gradually by mixing the two together so their stomach can handle it.
Puppy feeding needs to be done 3 or 4 times per day. Sometime after 8 weeks you can switch the feedings to twice per day. It’s best to feed puppy regularly at the same time each day if possible.
The instructions on the packet of puppy food should tell you how much to feed based on your puppy’s weight. If you are unsure, or if it doesn’t seem right to you, ask your vet for their recommendation. Naturally you’ll want to give him enough so he grows and thrives, however too much food will cause weight gain rather than healthy growth.
So now you have the facts and know how about puppy feeding. If you have any problems, your vet’s office is just a phone call away.
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