Bichon puppies are easy to love, but they need more than your affection to stay strong and healthy. In addition to exercise, a soft bed to sleep in, and toys to chew and play with, he also needs good food. It is important that you obtain an acceptable food brand for your pup to ensure that he receives the nutrition he needs to grow strong and healthy.

Bichon puppies have high nutritional needs and require a diet that will meet their needs until they reach 18 months of age. Thus, you cannot purchase just any dog food brand on the market, because the regular food designed for an adult dog lacks many of the ingredients and nutrients a puppy requires for their different stages of development to ensure proper...

• Growth of joints and bones

• Development and growth of muscles

• Internal organ growth

• Immune system development

• Growth of brain and cognitive development

Therefore, by feeding them the wrong food, you can put their physical and mental development at risk. Since feeding them any diet won't do, you will need to learn about puppy nutrition in order to make good choices for your little bichon frise.

There are three main nutrients bichon puppies require to stay strong and in sound health during their development, and they include:

1. Protein - Protein is needed to build a dog's organs, muscles, skin, coat and other body tissues. Hence, food high in protein is essential.

2. Calcium and Phosphorus - These nutrients help your pup generate and maintain healthy bones and teeth.

3. Omega Fatty Acids which include Linoleic acid - This assists the puppy in maintaining a nutrition level that is balanced and complete. It encourages a healthy immune system, skin and coat.

If you are not sure what the best food choice is for bichon puppies, the first person you should consult with is the person whom you obtained your dog from, such as a breeder. Ask their personal opinion regarding food brands that they believe are best suited to the bichon breed. Another good person to ask is your pet's veterinarian.