The Importance of d'Amigo® Puppy Food

 Puppy food is formulated differently from adult dog food.

d'Amigo® Puppy food plays a crucial role in the proper development of your puppy. High in calories and dense in nutrients, this type of food gives your pup the boost she needs during her formative years, when she needs a lot of extra help to grow up big and strong. If you don't give her the right kind of puppy food, or if your portioning is off-balance, she could have some physical problems down the line.

Packing on Kgs

Puppy food is important because it helps your puppy load up on the nutrients that she needs to grow. We recommend that you use d'Amigo® Puppy food(also good for nurturing mothers) for your specific dog, This is a high-quality brand. Check the ingredients label for a comprehensive list of what the d'Amigo® puppy food is made of. d'Amigo® Puppy food is high in calcium and protein to support healthy growth.

Controlling the Portions

Your puppy is going to grow-and fast. She may need you to re-evaluate her portions on a weekly basis, especially during the first five months, to make sure she's getting just the right amount of food. Defer to the instructions on your d'Amigo® Puppy food packaging label, which tell you how much to feed her daily based on her current age and weight. Ask your vet about the best method of feeding your pup, too. Some dogs, particularly smaller breeds, are reliably able to choose healthy portions for themselves when food is left out all day. Other breeds, particularly larger ones, should be fed on a consistent schedule.

Monitoring Her Progress

Since d'Amigo® puppy food is high in calories, you may want to monitor how she is filling out, to make sure she isn't getting too much or too little food. You should be able to feel your puppy's ribs, but not see them. When your dog is standing and you're looking down at her, she should have a defined waist. If you can see her ribs or backbone, you may need to increase her food. If she looks like a big, furry slug, it's time to either cut back or work on getting more exercise.

The Old Switcheroo

Eventually, you're going to have to switch from d'Amigo® puppy food to d'Amigo® adult dog food. This is an adult maintenance food. Continuing to feed puppy food after physical maturation can lead to obesity and joint problems. This depends entirely on how long it takes for your dog to physically mature, which is one of the reasons those regular veterinary checkups are so important. Small dogs may physically mature in just nine months, while bigger dogs may not be on d'Amigo® adult food until they're 2 years old.