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The Puppy Guide >> Getting A Puppy >> Puppy Food
Puppy Food
Puppies should be weaned somewhere between 3 and 7 weeks, depending on the size of the breed and size of litter. After weaning, a good diet is essential for the proper development of the puppy.
Most breeders will use a good quality dry food, depending on the breed. Once weaned the puppies should be fed small amounts at regular intervals, usually 4-6 times each day. This can be reduced to three meals by the age of three months. Most puppies will then progress to two meals a day from around 6 months onwards, but again this depends on the breed type and size.
When getting a puppy from a breeder always find out what type of food the puppy has been fed and try to continue with the same diet. Introduce dietary changes gradually.
When buying food for your puppy it is important to buy food specifically for puppies and for the correct weight/size of your dog. As the animal grows you will need to change the type of food it eats to be appropriate for its size and age.
Make sure fresh water is available to your puppy at all times.
Many dogs can eat some of the same foods eaten humans. In particular they enjoy foods such as cheese, bananas, chicken, liver and garlic.
However there are certain foods you should never give to your puppy:
- Never feed your puppy or dog human chocolate as it contains a substance that is poisonous to them.
- Never feed your puppy or dog chicken bones as they can splinter into small pieces which can damage their internal organs.
- Be careful not to feed your dog processed or take away food. Just as this type of food is not healthy for humans, nor is it for dogs or puppies.
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