What Puppies Need Most:
Top Dr. Jon Tips
When you bring a puppy into your home, you also welcome that puppy into your heart. They bring so much happiness into our lives and that also comes with a lot of responsibilities.
Raising a puppy is a lot like raising a child. It's your job to provide for all their needs. A puppy's owners should love and nurture them, feed and groom them, and give them everything they need to get off to a great start. All the ways that we take care of our pets can help them to grow up strong, healthy and happy.
The typical puppy is full of energy, which means they need plenty of exercise and attention. A great way to do this is to let your puppy play! Staying active encourages proper mental and physical development, is a positive use for all that puppy energy, and keeps your puppy happy. (It's also a great way for you to bond with your new friend.)
One important thing to note is that all toys you give your puppy should be able to withstand those little teeth and paws. Provide your dog with lots of puppy-safe toys during playtime and make sure that they always have something to keep them occupied. When puppies don't have healthy outlets for activity, their playful and inquisitive nature may lead them into situations that are destructive or dangerous.
As puppies grow, they will need good routine veterinary care along the way. Their delicate immune systems mean that it's very important to make sure they have all required vaccinations at the right time. Regular checkups with your vet will let you monitor your puppy's growth and health.
The right activity and healthcare are just two parts of the equation for a happy puppy. The other thing puppies need to support their healthy growth is quality nutrition. There are a lot of puppy foods on the market, so how can you be sure that you're choosing a food that will provide for your puppy's nutritional needs?
You might have heard the expression “garbage in, garbage out” in reference to poor human food choices but it can apply to dogs just as easily. It's very important that puppies get complete nutrition from a good-quality food in order to develop properly. A happy, long life begins with a diet designed to support your puppy's growing, changing body. Here are a few tips:
It's for this reason that why so many veterinarians choose to recommend a trusted brand like the Eukanuba puppy formulas. Many even sell this food in their veterinary clinics, making it easy for puppy parents to make healthy nutritional choices. There are many varieties to choose from and your veterinarian can tell you which formula is right for your new puppy.
Veterinarians who don't stock puppy foods in their clinics will still encourage puppy parents to select a healthy brand like the Eukanuba puppy formulas. So heed their advice and give your puppy the best start in life. Find out which of theEukanuba puppy formulas is best to help your little puppy grow up big and strong.
Until next time,
Dr. Jon
P.S.: To learn more about puppy nutrition and how to choose the best formula for your little puppy, watch Episode #1 of “Puppy Nutrition” on PuppyStart.
P.P.S.: You'll also find great info about puppy training and other great tips for new puppy parents on PuppyStart.
Raising a puppy is a lot like raising a child. It's your job to provide for all their needs. A puppy's owners should love and nurture them, feed and groom them, and give them everything they need to get off to a great start. All the ways that we take care of our pets can help them to grow up strong, healthy and happy.
The typical puppy is full of energy, which means they need plenty of exercise and attention. A great way to do this is to let your puppy play! Staying active encourages proper mental and physical development, is a positive use for all that puppy energy, and keeps your puppy happy. (It's also a great way for you to bond with your new friend.)
One important thing to note is that all toys you give your puppy should be able to withstand those little teeth and paws. Provide your dog with lots of puppy-safe toys during playtime and make sure that they always have something to keep them occupied. When puppies don't have healthy outlets for activity, their playful and inquisitive nature may lead them into situations that are destructive or dangerous.
As puppies grow, they will need good routine veterinary care along the way. Their delicate immune systems mean that it's very important to make sure they have all required vaccinations at the right time. Regular checkups with your vet will let you monitor your puppy's growth and health.
The right activity and healthcare are just two parts of the equation for a happy puppy. The other thing puppies need to support their healthy growth is quality nutrition. There are a lot of puppy foods on the market, so how can you be sure that you're choosing a food that will provide for your puppy's nutritional needs?
You might have heard the expression “garbage in, garbage out” in reference to poor human food choices but it can apply to dogs just as easily. It's very important that puppies get complete nutrition from a good-quality food in order to develop properly. A happy, long life begins with a diet designed to support your puppy's growing, changing body. Here are a few tips:
- Don't feed adult dog food to a puppy.
- Choose a good puppy food that will provide all the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients recommended by your veterinarian.
- Avoid foods high in “fillers” such as corn and wheat with little or no nutritional value.
- Be wary of additives and preservatives.
It's for this reason that why so many veterinarians choose to recommend a trusted brand like the Eukanuba puppy formulas. Many even sell this food in their veterinary clinics, making it easy for puppy parents to make healthy nutritional choices. There are many varieties to choose from and your veterinarian can tell you which formula is right for your new puppy.
Veterinarians who don't stock puppy foods in their clinics will still encourage puppy parents to select a healthy brand like the Eukanuba puppy formulas. So heed their advice and give your puppy the best start in life. Find out which of theEukanuba puppy formulas is best to help your little puppy grow up big and strong.
Until next time,
Dr. Jon
P.S.: To learn more about puppy nutrition and how to choose the best formula for your little puppy, watch Episode #1 of “Puppy Nutrition” on PuppyStart.
P.P.S.: You'll also find great info about puppy training and other great tips for new puppy parents on PuppyStart.