Food For Life
The nutritional needs of your little friend will change with their
different life stages. So to keep them fit and healthy, make sure
their diet and eating frequency match their needs, age and lifestyle.
PUPPIES
Growing puppies have unique nutritional needs, compared to their adult
counterparts. It takes a lot of energy to grow, learn and play.
Puppies have very little tummies, so to make sure they get all of the food
they require, it is best to feed them 'little and often' throughout the
day. Small breed puppies need a diet specifically formulated for them for
the start of their life, until they reach maturity at 9-12 months of age.
Some puppies and even older dogs will have a tenancy towards fussiness, but
it's often a test to see how long it takes you to give in and bring the
treats instead! It is important you don't give in to those doughy eyes, or
you will soon set a precedence that may not be healthy for them. Treats are
valuable for teaching behaviour that you wish to reward, but for the rest of
the time, the best thing for your puppy is to feed a good quality, complete
and balanced diet, specifically prepared for puppies.
ADULT
As your favourite little friend reaches maturity, it's a good time to
settle them into a regular feeding routine that can remain pretty much
unchanged until they reach their 'senior years'. By feeding a MY DOG®
diet specifically formulated to meet nutritional needs of your adult dog,
you will help ensure your loved one will remain happy, healthy and full
of vitality. With the current range of MY DOG® on offer, you can rest
easy that there are plenty of options available in terms of taste, texture
and variety that even the most discerning pooch will be happy with.
SENIOR
As your loyal companion enters the senior years from around 7 years of
age, changes start to occur in their activity levels as well as physical
changes that may no be evident to you yet. As dogs approach their senior
years, their digestive function isn't as effective nor are their senses
as sharp as they once were, so it is really important to make sure that
their diet reflects this need by being highly digestible and really tasty.
Because your dog isn't as active as they once were, their calorie
requirement is also less.
Be sure to look for the specialist senior range like MY DOG® when
you're next doing your shopping.
FEEDING TIPS
- Feed your (adult) friend twice a day if possible
- Whilst it's lovely to share meal times, some of your food isn't good for your dog, so it's best to feed a quality food especially for dogs.
- Serve meals at room temperature so your little friend gets the maximum benefits of aroma and taste.
- Mix it up. Provide both wet and dry foods for variety and to maintain strong teeth.
- Keep mealtimes quiet and uninterrupted without children present.
- If you have more than one dog, make sure each gets the chance to eat comfortably. If not, it may be best to separate them for meal times.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for an hour either side of mealtime.
- Water is an essential nutrient. Make sure they have access to plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.