Exercise, the right food and routine for your puppy’s health

Diet and exercise: how to make sure your puppy grows up healthy and in great physical shape

When you first bring a puppy home, there is a lot to learn about him, not the least of which is his diet. The food you choose will depend on both of you, but keep in mind that a growing puppy needs more calories, minerals, protein and vitamins than an adult dog.

These days, pet owners are offered a great variety of commercially produced foods with a huge range of prices and qualities. In order to help you make the best and most correct choice for your puppy, we provide you with information to help you understand the composition of the food.

What is included in the menu offered to your puppy?

Chicken, liver, soy, rice, corn and vegetable oil. These are the ingredients in your pet’s food. However, the digestibility and nutritional value of the diet you choose will depend on the quality of these ingredients.

These ingredients provide the nutrients your puppy needs: proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. It is important that these nutrients are in the correct proportions. Not surprisingly, some pet foods have the wrong and inappropriate proportions of nutrients and are made up of poor quality, hard-to-digest ingredients. Here you can get more information about the most important ingredients.

How to feed a puppy?

This question sounds pretty stupid, doesn’t it? Not at all. In fact, there are several ways to feed a puppy.

First, you need to decide whether you want to feed your pet dry food, canned food, or a mixture of both. Dry foods tend to be more economical, especially for large dog breeds. However, both canned and dry foods can be complete and balanced. Ask your veterinarian for advice on this matter.

Complete or Complementary?

Today you have the opportunity to choose from so many different foods that it can sometimes be difficult to know what is best for your puppy. In almost all cases, a veterinarian should be consulted before making a decision.

Exercise is important for your puppy and good for you.

Once your puppy has been vaccinated, you will be ready to take him out for walks. The importance of physical activity cannot be overestimated. It not only helps to develop and maintain the physical shape of the fluffy baby, but also stimulates his mental activity and provides the necessary communication. Click here for more information on socialization.

Before you go for a walk, choose the right leash. You may want to purchase a retractable leash until you’re sure your puppy won’t run away, or a harness if he’s pulling you hard.

In addition, you need to do a bit of preparation to find out which parks and gardens allow dogs to be let off the leash. Large country parks and fields can be a great option for a puppy, but you need to check if dogs are allowed to run off-leash there, and you should also beware of cattle. And don’t forget the pet scoop.

Don’t overdo it

Daily exercise builds your puppy’s muscle strength and endurance, but don’t overdo it. It is best to go for short frequent walks during the day. Although you may be tempted to take your new friend around, remember that he is still a child and is constantly growing. Therefore, try not to put off all walking activities for long hikes and weekends: they will overwork your puppy and can lead to bone and joint problems.

The importance of controlling the speed and frequency of exercise cannot be overemphasized. If you’re not at all sure how much exercise your puppy needs, ask your veterinarian for advice and guidance.