Junior Food for Puppies and Young Dogs

Until the sixth month, puppies usually receivefour meals. Once your little four-legged friend is half a year old, you can reduce the frequency to two or three meals reduce daily - as a result, the portions naturally become larger. You should always base the feeding amount on the orient yourself to those tailored to the weight of your furry friend.

Certain nutrients are particularly important for puppies to support their rapid growth and healthy development. These include high-quality proteins for muscle development, calcium and phosphorus for bone development, as well as healthy fats for energy and healthy skin. Vitamins such as A, D and E are essential for the immune system and overall health. Additionally, sufficient amounts of essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6 are important for healthy brain development and a shiny coat. A balanced diet that contains all these nutrients is crucial for the optimal development of the puppy.

Puppies should be fed more frequently in their first months of life than adult dogs. As a rule, three to four meals per day are ideal to meet their rapid growth needs. From about the sixth month, the number of meals can be reduced to two to three per day. It is important to adjust the amount of food according to the breed, size, and activity level of the puppy and to take into account the recommendations of your veterinarian. Regular meals support healthy development and prevent obesity.

We recommend feeding the puppy food until the12th month. Then the most important processes of the growth phase are completed. Puppy food contains certain nutrients to a greater extent than , for example, theProtein contentup to 10% higher. From the 12th month onwards, your pet's body no longer requires higher dosed nutrients and an Adult food is then optimal.

The switch from puppy to adult food should occur around the age of 12 to 18 months, depending on the breed and size of the dog. Smaller breeds tend to require this transition earlier than larger breeds. It's important to make the transition gradually over several days to avoid digestive problems. The decision should also be made in consultation with your veterinarian to ensure that the dog receives all necessary nutrients and its individual needs are taken into account.

If your puppy is already familiar with raw feeding from the breeder, you can start from day 1 with BARF in their new home. Your puppy's body was accustomed to it right after weaning from mother's milk, and their immune system is already adapted to this type of feeding.

If your puppy has been fed wet or dry food, transition them to BARF fresh menus following our tips in the →transition section.

The breeder's feed may not align with your ideas about ahealthy dog food You agree and you want to feed your darling the best of the best as quickly as possible. Feed your puppy even a few days the food from the breeder, before you start with the to start a new feed. After that, you can begin,a part to mix the new feed under the old one - this can be done regardless of the type of feed.