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Diet plays a very crucial role in the well being of your baby dog, here are tips on what to keep in mind when shopping for your puppies dietary needs. Keep reading.

Puppy's are sweet to have around, they are not only beautiful to cuddle, but also make great company, to ensure that they are in the best of health and live long, a well balanced puppy meal is mandatory. But then what things need to be considered when choosing a good puppy diet? Always consult your vet before shopping for a puppy's diet. Puppy's dietary needs are different from mature dog's dietary needs. You should therefore avoid grocery store trips to grab that easily available dog food which might not be suitable for your puppy's diet.

There are many options to select from when feeding your puppy, here are some; natural and organic puppy diets are quite popular these days and you should consider getting some. A number of pet owners like feeding their puppy raw diet. Others may select kibble as their preferred dietary component for puppy food. With all these reasons valid, let's focus on the last one.

As you introduce the puppy to solid food, remember that good quality puppy feed with little kibble is ideal. Good puppy diet should incorporate all the vital vitamins for it to form a healthy diet capable of excellent growth. Puppy mealtimes are best given three to four times a day. If your puppy finds it hard eating the diet you give, try to soften the food by moistening it a little with water so that the puppy can eat it easily, but a point of caution is to avoid moistening puppy food with milk because milk acts as laxative in the puppy's diet. Water is better because it creates a softer and easily chewable cuisine for your little friend.

As the puppy grows and gets used to feeding on kibble as a daily part of his/her diet, you should consider slowly reducing the amount of water. If you intend to feed the puppy on dry dog food until it fully matures, then you should plan your diet switching earlier than later. Do away with dog food moistening because it could make diet switching a difficult task later on in life. Six weeks of age should see your puppy feeding on solid kibble.

Give your puppy all the kibble he or she desires during the early stages of weaning. Always remember to feed the puppy on the new diet of dog food at regular intervals. When the puppy approaches his or her fifth birthday, reduce the diet from the previous three to four times a day to only two mealtimes a day. By this time you should be well accustomed to the feeding culture and should have figured out the right day rations of food quantity necessary to give your dog a healthy diet and stable weight.

If you are not confident about the dietary needs of your puppy, then consult your pets vet for advice. Majority of puppies have a round, cuddly and cute demeanor at one point in their young lives. At times it can be very hard to tell whether your puppy is overweight. Your vet is the best and easily obtainable help you have when it comes to answering this question. Seek his assistance concerning weight issues.

Providing a healthy diet for your puppy should not be a difficult task. Seek your pets vet for advice, guidance and any information you may need to ensure that you provide the best diet suited to your pet's special needs, whether it's a senior dog, adult dog or puppy. Remember to choose your pets food wisely because poor nutrition can do a lot of damage to your pet's health. Good puppy diet in the early stages will provide a very good foundation and will propel his/her growth significantly.