Dog Nutrition
There are a number of diets available for dogs and it can be confusing when trying to choose one suitable for your puppy. It’s important to remember all dogs are individuals, and what diet is suitable for one dog may not be appropriate for another. When choosing a food, it is important to choose one that is both complete and balanced. The 'premium' dry foods tend to have the highest quality ingredients. Although these foods may appear more expensive to buy, you do not need to feed the large amounts you would with a lower grade food, so many of them actually work out to cost the same, if not less!
A good quality, dry kibble with high digestibility means that your puppy will get all the nutrients they need for growth and development. Life stage is very important and therefore a puppy nut should be fed until your pet is fully grown. Small or medium breed dogs are generally deemed to be ’adults’ from 12 months of age, whereas larger breed dogs take a little longer and don’t really become ‘adults’ until 18–24 months.
Always ensure your dog is well hydrated. This means making sure their water bowl is filled up at all times and is changed daily, so they can help themselves to water whenever they need or want it.
Pop into us in the clinic and we can give you more direct advice for your pet.