HEALTH AND NUTRITION

It's hard work being a puppy. Not only do their little muscles and bones need the right nutrients to grow healthy, they also need lots of energy to help discover the world.

This is also the time your puppy develops that unconditional trust and love for the person that is always there for them. And the ritual of food is one of these bonding moments.

Your puppy is ready to start having solid food at six weeks of age. Your puppy's diet should have the right proportion of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Clean fresh drinking water should always be available.

The best way to ensure your puppy is having all the nutrients in the correct amount is by using foods specifically designed for them. MY DOG Puppy is a balanced and complete meal that is gentle on little stomachs, preservative free, very tasty and has all the protein and fibre to give your little friend the best possible start in life.

A good idea is to combine different recipes and types of food – wet, dry – in your puppy's diet. Mixed feeding provides variety and potentially relieves the urge to seek different foods or chew materials around the home. Also, puppies weaned onto varied diets develop broad food preferences and show little neophobia (fear of new things or experiences). This is particularly important for puppies to avoid aversions in later life and grow up to be unfussy eaters.

If you require any more information on feeding your puppy, call our puppy nutrition experts on 1800640111 in Australia or 0800 440111 in New Zealand. If you prefer email you can contact us here.