Puppy Health & Diets: Make sure your puppy gets his health off to a good start.

In order for your puppy to grow proper, he or she will need the right levels of nutrition. 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

Dog Supplement- A nutritional supplement will insure your puppy gets all needed nutrients he or she needs and will also work to prevent illness in the furture.

What your puppy eats will need to supply all of these and more. Make sure you read all dog food labels to make sure your dog food contains good products and not just fillers.

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 or malnourished.  People food often adds calories and unneeded fat to a dog’s diet, so try to avoid table food as much as possible!

Don't buy the cheapest puppy food. Very cheap puppy food often contains many fillers and not enough important nutrients for your growing puppy. Your puppy will demand enough nutrients for proper growth.

When you change foods, gradually mix the new food in with the old over two weeks. About half of the new and half old. This will give the puppy's body time to recognize the change and will help prevent upset tummy.

The puppy stage sets the foundation for a dog’s entire life, so proper nutrition is essential! If you are concerned about the health of your growing puppy, try our NuVet Daily Dog Supplement!