The puppyies dietary needs are different from those of adults, as a human babies requires different diet than adult in the same way puppy also needs to be feed differently.
Indeed, in addition to maintenance requirements, the diet must provide the needs to gain weight (sometimes very important in large breeds).

Harmonious growth must, in a few months to form a solid bone and muscle mass: this implies a balanced diet, high energy, high digestibility and biological value, plus protein, vitamins and minerals.

Food intake must be regular, it is necessary that the food is palatable.

Household or industrial food?

Ration housewife, classically composed of good quality meat, grains and vegetables, plus vegetable oil, yeast and vitamin mineral supplement is now largely supplanted by food manufacturers who, in addition to their more practical side, have better discipline in the composition, more uniform quality and lower cost.
These foods are now well developed, and must meet certain standards clearly displayed on the packaging. These standards are the minimum or maximum quantities of ingredients in the food, but are not quality.

Feed Puppy: Canned or dry food?

Canned foods contain 80% water, are palatable, but degrade faster and their cost is on average two times higher than dry foods for the puppy.
It is therefore easier and more economical to choose a dry food, especially in medium and large breeds.
However ensure that the puppy can drink at will.

Feed Puppy: Number of meals?

Two to four meals per day depending on the age of the puppy and only dry food can be considered self-service.

Feed Puppy: Quantities?

The daily quantities are needed for the puppy based on his race and his age (and therefore its weight).
Tables are given with different foods, but can suffer large individual variations depending on the activity and lifestyle.

Feed Puppy: Weaning

Food "growth" also corresponds to the needs of the lactating dog: there will be good to let the puppy free access to food from the mother and weaning will be smooth.

First days of the puppy in his new home

Do not suddenly move the puppy to a type of food different from what it was at the farmer.
Mix the old with the new food, then by increasing the proportion of it.
To accustom the puppy food dry, they can also make slurry by mixing the kibble with warm water or milk substitutes.

Feed Puppy: Food errors

Deficiencies (frequently with a household power, which still needs to add minerals and vitamins) are rare with the food industry.
It is recommended to always use a food suitable for the species, breed and age of the dog.
For example:
- Do not use cat kibble, because they are smaller, for a dwarf breed puppy.
- Not adding mineral supplement to food growth without the advice of a veterinarian (excess minerals frequently disorders of bone growth).

Feed Puppy: The change of diet

Please do not change abruptly feeding your dog. Indeed, this may cause digestive problems (diarrhea). We advise you to make a transition that will support the intestinal flora to adapt to new food. For this you need to mix food for 8 days in gradually increasing quantities of new food and reducing those of the former.

Feed Puppy: The pace of meals

For easier digestion, it is preferable to provide meals at fixed times, and if possible at the same location except when traveling. For large breed puppies, up to the age of 5 months, you must allocate the daily amount of food 3 meals a day. Between 6 and 15 months, growth has stabilized and you can give only 2 meals per day. In adulthood, you can continue to provide 2 meals a day especially if your dog tends to be claimed. The fact of providing two meals will also facilitate its digestion.

Feed Puppy: The quantities

The quantities of food are distributed according to age or weight of your dog. You will find signs of strength on the packaging of your food. You can weigh your dog regularly (every 8 to 15 days) to monitor its growth and eventually make his growth curve.
Your puppy will receive a supply of growth until it reaches 90% of its adult weight. If it tends to swell or if it is sterilized before this point, it will restrict their diet. Ask advice from the team Wanimo or your veterinarian.

Feed Puppy: The details of meals

Your puppy does not get you where you are at the table. He will try to beg the first few days but you must not give in, even from time to time because even these small differences promote obesity and can cause behavioral problems such as disorders of the hierarchy. You must eat your puppy after you without looking. His gamelle be placed in a quiet and you have to get used to what you are nearing the bowl and remove without your dog will not threaten you or attacking you.

Feed Puppy: Food conservation

The croquettes are preserved well in good condition close the bag after use, store in a dry place away from heat, the taste of the food will be better preserved. Canned foods, once opened, keep refrigerated 2 days. Some puppies do not like food too cold, you have to box out ½ hour before meals.

Feed Puppy: Drink

You must leave your puppy clean water fresh and available at all times. It should be changed every day. It is very important that your puppy regularly and drink enough because, as children, it quickly becomes dehydrated, especially in the summer. The kidneys of the puppy are not as effective as those in adults, it should drink a lot and urinate as often.

Feed Puppy: Exercise

Since your puppy is growing, it must be moderate and exercise regularly. An effort too long or too important, as lack of exercise are harmful to its growth.

Feed Puppy: The change of teeth

Around the age of 4 months, your puppy is replacing its teeth by permanent teeth. His gums are sometimes painful and can sometimes "ignore" her kibbles and save more time to eat. The teeth should be totally replaced by the age of 7 months.

Note: Puppies frequent hiccups. This is normal and will disappear when they grow up. The food is not in question.