Many pet owners, out of love for their dogs, inadvertently affect their puppies’ health due to incorrect feeding concepts. The following mistakes must be avoided:
1. Mistake 1: “More Meat = Better Growth”
— Excessive meat consumption can lead to protein imbalance, and may also cause pickiness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and even increase the burden on the pancreas.
2. Mistake 2: “The More Calcium, the Better”
— As mentioned earlier, excessive calcium supplementation can restrict bone growth and induce joint diseases.
3. Mistake 3: “Feeding Snacks for Nutrition Supplementation”
— Snacks have a single nutritional composition and mostly contain additives. Excessive feeding can easily cause puppies to be picky eaters and have nutritional imbalances. Snacks can only be fed in small amounts as training rewards.
4. Mistake 4: “Frequently Changing Dog Food”
— Frequent dog food changes force the puppy’s gastrointestinal tract to adapt repeatedly, which is likely to cause diarrhea and pickiness. Do not easily change dog food unless necessary.
In short, the core of puppy nutrition and feeding is “precision, balance, and science” — choose appropriate puppy food, follow the principle of small and frequent meals, meet the nutritional needs of different stages in a targeted manner, and avoid common mistakes. At the same time, pet owners need to pay attention to the puppy’s appetite, fecal status, and growth rate. If problems such as decreased appetite, diarrhea, or slow weight gain occur, they should consult a veterinarian in a timely manner to check for nutritional deficiencies or health issues. Scientific nutritional feeding can help puppies build a solid foundation of health and accompany you for a longer time.