What ingredients are needed for a balanced diet for your puppy?

Puppy nutrition addresses both physical and mental needs. After weaning, proper nutrition supports the puppy’s growth and development.

You’ve just welcomed a puppy into your home, and this might even be your first time. You’re not sure how to go about training and feeding him, and this can quickly turn into a real headache. Whether you adopt him or buy him from a breeder, your puppy should already be weaned. This means he is no longer drinking his mother’s milk and is eating solid foods such as kibble or wet food. Let’s take a look at what type of puppy food you should choose for your new companion.

What food should you choose for your puppy?

Puppies have specific nutritional needs, and, of course, these needs vary depending on their size. In fact,small dogsgenerally have a faster metabolism and therefore require a higher energy intake relative to their weight. All puppies, however, need a healthy and balanced diet to grow as well as possible. The period following weaning is one of the most important in your dog’s life. It is therefore important to manage it as effectively as possible. Remember that the good habits your dog develops during this period will stay with him for the rest of his life. You should also get to know his preferences. Try different types of meat- or fish-based kibble until you find the ones he likes best.

Puppy kibble: with or without grains?

There are, in fact, two approaches to pet nutrition, particularly when it comes to grain content. That’s why you’ll find both low-grain and grain-free products in everyline of puppy kibble. If you opt for a low-grain approach, always choose puppy kibble made with whole grains. They have a very low glycemic index and ensure a steady energy level thanks to the gradual release of glucose in your dog’s intestines. It is also essential, especially during bone and muscle development, to ensure an adequate intake of phytonutrients and the proper inclusion of taurine and L-carnitine. These contribute to the function of vital tissues, while chondroitin and glucosamine support their joints.

Teach your puppy to eat properly and stop overeating

Dogs, especially puppies, tend to be very eager eaters and gobble down their food very quickly, sometimes risking choking. That’s why it’s a good idea to get them used to eating calmly from the start, perhaps by feeding them small portions at a time until they’ve finished their entire meal.