Feeding Your Puppy

You have invested a considerable amount in your puppy. You will save money in the long run by lower vet bills and enjoy your healthy dog much more.

1. You puppy should be fed about 4 times a day to start with until he reaches 6 months of age. Feed him as much as he will readily eat; but do not leave food to sit and spoil. (Leave dry food for him to nibble on at night.)
2. Too much milk can cause diaherria. Purina Puppy Chow or Purina One Puppy is economical and doesn't cause diaherria.
3. An egg every other day is excellent, but be sure it is cooked. Cottage cheese is also an excellent source of protein.
4. Add fat to the puppy's food: a teaspoon every other day.
5. Any good brand of puppy food will do, but supplement it with raw hamburger or other meat daily.
6. As your puppy grows, give him bone broth and a half of a boiled beef kidney or other animal parts. Your dog needs meat and this is much more economical than canned dog food which is mostly cereal.
7. Oatmeal and cream of wheat are good to add occasionally, especially for the young puppy.
8. Ask your vet for a vitamin supplement - Unipet tablets are good.
9. An envelope of unflavored geletin in food daily will help in good bone development; also vitamin C or absorbic acid has been proven to help in the prevention of hip dyspasia and should be given daily.
10. Ask you vet to put you puppy on Heartworm preventive medication.
11. Keep your puppy healthy, but DON'T LET HIM GET FAT.

House Training Hints

1. Feed only when you are normally at home.
2. Feed at a set time. Feed the same amount each time. The correct amount of food results in a well-formed stool. Do not leave food available to the dog at other times.
3. Keep the diet constant. Do not change dog food brands.
4. Establish only one toilet area.
5. Try to establish a straight line to the toilet area.
6. Don't get emotional