Puppy Food -- Types, Feeding Schedule, and Nutrition
Cute, furry, and hungry. Your new pet is ready for puppy food , and you want to make sure you start them off right. Puppies grow fast. And providing the proper nutrition is important for building strong bones and teeth, adding muscle, and supplying all the energy needed for play and learning. But what should you feed them? There are dozens of varieties of puppy food . Plus, there’s the one your puppy received from the breeder or animal shelter. Which food is right for your puppy, and how do you tell if it’s a good fit? If you are wondering how to feed a puppy , read on. How and why do puppies’ nutritional needs differ from adult dogs? Puppies are growing rapidly, building bone and muscle, and developing organs. Adult dogs are maintaining their bodies. Your puppy needs extra nutrients to fuel their growth. When should a puppy start eating solid food? Puppies should get solid food starting at about four weeks , when they’re not able to get all the calories they need from their moth...