Adequate food for your puppy // Tips

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A dog is not just a pet, as every living being needs specific care in order to develop correctly.

We have observed that dogs are a very important part of the life of the human being, since in them we get an eternal friendship, that is why it is fundamental to know how to take care of the dogs during the first months of life.

Today I am going to give you some tips that we should apply in feeding our puppy.

  • For its first months of life it is of the utmost importance that it feeds on breast milk, since this will provide the necessary antibodies to strengthen your immune system, it must be emphasized that our puppies must take colostrum in the first 24 hours since it will provide you with proteins, fats and vitamins necessary for your whole life, it is recommended that the puppy feed during the first two months of breast milk so that it gains the indicated weight and the mother can transmit the antibodies that are not they let the canine suffer from vomiting and diarrhea that can become very dangerous for him.

  • All puppies of the litter must be fed by the mother the same number of times and the same time, so all of them will be among the standard weight of the puppies, not only should be aware of the offspring but also of the mother, this You should go on daily trips to get rid of stress and have a balanced diet with plenty of water.

  • In the event that the puppy can not be fed with breast milk, it is advisable to provide formula for dog, should be that type of milk because cow's milk could cause stomach problems, since it has more fat than the digestive system of the puppy can tolerate and could cause vomiting or diarrhea that can become bloody.

  • The puppy should eat at least three times a day with a suitable bottle, you can also use a dropper or syringe, of course, the veterinarian in charge should inform which is the appropriate formula for the baby and how many ounces will be supplied. This only applies to that puppy that could not be fed by his mother in the first two months of life.

  • Once the two months are over, the feeding of the canine can be based on concentrated food and water, the ration that the dog should eat will be determined by its months, ie if it is a puppy or if it is an adult dog, also its weight and its race will determine said dosage.


Author: @karencarolina, student of veterinary medicine.