Healthy food with the puppy.

Puppies have a lot to grow in a short time in just 12 months (24 for the larger breeds) fully formed adults. Their bodies must develop incredibly fast, so it is not surprising that require the highest quality food - and plenty of it. A healthy and energetic puppy can burn two or three times more energy than an adult!Proper nutritionPuppies are very curious about the world around them, but they need a lot of energy to explore it. pre-packaged food for puppies are designed to provide complete nutrition without fatten them: for puppies formulations contain good levels of high quality protein to support the development of organs and tissues and high levels of essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and iron as well as vitamin D to help build strong bones and teeth.

The puppies have also the smaller mouth of adults, therefore also the finer grain with which the foods are made for small means that are easier to chew and release more easily the essential nutrients.WeaningOf course, breast milk is the ideal first food, as it is rich in nutrients that are needed. Although the actual weaning is between 6 and 8 weeks, most of the small beginning to show interest in solid food already at 3-4 weeks - usually the mother jumping in the bowl and licking the food-legged!This is the time to start offering a little food to be delivered to him. If you choose a dry, you ammorbidirglielo and bagnarglielo. With little less adventurous, you could put some dovergliene 'lips to encourage him. Do not attempt to wean too early. Switch to solid food too early can harm a young stomach. For dry foods, gradually reduce the degree of humidification your part up to 8-10 weeks.How much food should be given?Puppies have small stomachs, but a big appetite, and nurture little at a time, but often (depending on age):2-3 months: four meals per day4-6 months: 2-3 meals a day later than 6 months: two meals a day

Do not try to feed too little to accelerate the process of growth, most of the food should be wasted. Also, if the food is so much to prevent proper digestion for growth, this can later lead to painful bone disease. You are also aware of the fact that a puppy will become an overweight adult overweight, with all the problems that entails.The best thing is to follow the recommendations on foods for puppies on the market, but also taught to small to stay out of the kitchen while you are cooking. And make sure that friends and family give him leftovers: thanks, but little gets by yourself!Do not feed them just before or after exercise and let spend at least one hour between your meal and activity. This is to prevent the risk of swelling or twisting of the stomach.Puppies like to munch on the food, which also helps you to keep your teeth strong and healthy. The constancy in the diet plays a role, then, unless particular problems, always stick to the same brand.Where to eatYour dog should be fed in a quiet place, away from the noise and where you eat. Do not allow children to interrupt the meal or could be considered predators that attempt to steal the food, leading to an aggressive response. If you have other dogs in the house nurture separately to avoid fights and quarrels.How to give the foodThe food must be at room temperature, so that it can be smelled and tasted properly. If you are giving canned food, it may take a couple of hours out of the fridge, if you (or little) you can not wait, put it use the microwave and heat briefly, without ricuocerlo and mixing to avoid the presence du boiling points. It is also a good idea mettre a small bowl on a washable surface, such as tiles or a mat and then never be lacking fresh water.When the puppy grows ...

Grows ... even his appetite: it requires more energy to support fast growth, building muscle mass. Depending on the breed, a little of 6 months can take up to twice daily calories compared to a 2 months. After six months, in any case, the degree of increase required diminishes.What not to giveDespite the pleading eyes of the puppy, try not to give him scraps and treats: this would disturb the nutritional balance of small and can often be dangerous. In particular, the raw meat can be infected by bacteria and, in spite of his goodness, chocolate is toxic to your body and should be avoided.Switch to adult foodAlthough many races seem fully developed already around 6-8 months, inside are still puppies. Their bones are irrobustendosi and the body is still getting fatter. Only after 12 months (up to 24 for the larger breeds) are ready to switch to a formulation for adults and no longer require extra intake of calories and nutrients.To avoid disturbing a sensitive digestion, begin by mixing the adult food with the puppy that you normally use, gradually increasing the percentage of the new one to replace it completely in 7-10 days.

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