What Type Of Nutrition Should Your Puppy Have?

Unlike cats, dogs do not have selective tastes. They will have anything and everything that you feed them with. If you have just bought a new puppy, then it will take you quite some time to understand what type of food your puppy needs to have. Its nutritional requirements are not the same as that of a dog. There are different categories of dog food like holistic, natural, human grade and organic which are available in the market. Here are a few steps which you will have to follow so as to ensure that your puppy gets the best diet and grows into a fit and healthy dog:-

Consult an expert veterinary surgeon 

You may be an animal lover, but when it comes down to the type of diet your pet needs to have you need to consult an expert vet who has years of experience in pet care. There is a growing trend of feeding raw meat to pets. But since your puppy is too small, it may not be able to digest raw chicken or beef meal. The vet will suggest you the type of home cooked food which you can feed to the puppy. You will also get vital information about the type of pet product supplies which you will need to buy in the long run. It is wise to avoid raw diets because they lack trace minerals which dogs need.

Go through the websites of pet food companies

Most of the companies which manufacture food products for pets have their own websites in which you will get all the necessary information about the products and services they offer. You can surf through a number of them, compare the characteristics and features of their products and services and then select the best quality of pet food for your loved one. But while buying you need to read the label carefully. Buy it if it is labeled as balanced and complete by the Indian Association of Pet Manufacturers. This organization suggests the guidelines according to which pet food has to be manufactured. This will ensure that you buy one of the most reliable brands of dog food from the market. You will have to make sure that your puppy has protein rich food.

Make it a routine to clean your puppy’s bowl every day

The bowl on which you feed your puppy may look clean but there could be different types of bacteria sticking to it. Therefore you should clean the bowl every day, using a dish wash and scrubber.