Begin by mixing a small amount of solid food with puppy formula to create a porridge-like consistency. This will help the puppies adjust to the new texture, flavor, and aroma of hard foods. Gradually decrease the amount of liquid and increase the proportion of solid food over the course of...
Can puppies eat adult dog food? How long should you keep a puppy on the same food? What happens if you switch to adult dog food too soon? Can puppy food cause diarrhea in older dogs? Wellness Welcome Home Puppy! Here are tips to keep your puppy healthy during the first 12 weeks...
Luckily, Whippets are a generally healthy breed and should do well on a number of different diets. Puppies should always be fed a high-quality food that’s formulated specifically for them. This is because puppies require more protein and calories than adult dogs. Approximately half of their c...
For some very small breeds whose jaws and teeth develop more slowly or for ‘late-blooming’ puppies, they may need their food soaked for another week or two but should definitely not need their food soaked beyond 10 weeks. Why Should You Stop Soaking Your Puppy’s Food? Once your puppy’...
If you own an older dog who has trouble chewing due to dental issues or other factors, then look into brands with smaller pieces. The size should also be suitable for puppies so they won’t accidentally eat too much at once. This can lead them to digestive problems later on in life wh...
Training and Feeding Tips for Puppies Read More Talk to your vet about how much your puppy should be eating each day. Be sure to tell your vet what type of food you are currently feeding your puppy, as not all dog food contains the same level of nutrients. This could affect the amount...
Leaving a small puppy alone while at work is something you’ll probably be concerned about, and rightly so. Caring for a puppy is more involved than caring for an adult dog. Puppies don’t stay puppies for long. But while they are little, they need a lot of attention. They need compan...
The procedure will not only prevent you from having additional medical and food costs for your pet if it were to become pregnant, but it also prevents unwanted puppies and kittens from ending up in pet shelters, which further reduces their resources to help homeless animals. There are also man...
It’s also relevant to my own life right now, after having just introduced a new dog into the household, and having to make split-second decisions several times in the first few weeks. I should say first off that there is no ultimate truth here. No research, no data, just my opinion...
but according to the pattern I should need just over a skein of the master colour for a pair of men’s socks. As it turns out I need less than a skein. I fair bit less than a skein. So considering that I only used the red for the heels and toes for my hubby’s socks, and ...