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TASTY TIPS WHEN CHOOSING FOOD FOR YOUR PUPPIES

Puppies require proper nutrition as too much or too little of this can cause problems and choosing the right diet for your puppy can be an overwhelming task.  Here are helpful tasty tips that can help you!

There’s a bewildering range of diets out there.  Here’s a quick guide to help you select the best one for your dog.

Where to Buy

Specialist pet stores and vets can provide expert, independent advice on feeding based on your dog’s age, breed size, and any noticeable sensitivities.

Look for Quality

Check out the ingredients list to find out what’s really in the food.

• Animal protein like chicken or meat as the first ingredient.
• Balanced with wholegrain and fiber in the form of beet pulp.

x Avoid artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

Look for Best Value

High quality dry foods have detailed feeding instructions based on the size of your dog.  From this you can work out the number of meals per kilogram and number of meals on each bag.

 Be sure to compare on a cost per meal basis.  A 15 kg bag of dry food might seem expensive but it may feed your dog up to two (2) months.

Stick with One Food

A complete and balanced food is just that, other than water your dog needs nothing else.  If your dog gets an upset stomach it is unlikely to be the food, more likely something he has picked up on a walk, so don’t be tempted to switch foods or supplement unless on the advice of your vet.  For rewards or play, buy some spec dog treats in front your pet store.

Tinned food can contain up to 80% water and has to be used quickly once opened.  High quality dry kibbles contain less than 10% water, are highly digestible, convenient and stay fresh for weeks after opening.