PUP CARE - FOOD

There are few things that compare to the sight of your puppy running to greet you, face alive with joy and excitement, tail wagging, bounding along on those little legs.
Growing pups need a good amount of calcium, protein and vitamins to meet their growth requirements. Failing to meet these requirements can result in stunted, unhealthy pups with soft, fragile bones. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people who think that milk is all their puppy needs. Obviously, this is just not true. There are different puppy foods available for different sized dogs - visit your vet to discuss the best diet for your pup. What else can you feed your puppy? I strongly advise feeding long bones 2-3 times each week. Not only are these entertaining for your pup, they also clean their teeth and massage their gums. Don’t feed the shaft of the so-called ‘marrow’ or ‘meat’ bones – this hard, dense bone can break teeth. Make sure you keep these frozen till ready to feed, as food poisoning can occur if poor hygiene is practised.
Don’t feed your puppy onions or large amounts of chocolate and salt as these are poisonous to dogs, or excessive amounts of fatty foods.