What you should look for in wet food for your puppy
The →starter kit is purchased, bed and toys are ready, and now you're faced with a huge selection of wet food and wondering, which one is the right and above all →healthy food? When it comes to this, we can definitely provide you with some clarity here.
A can of →wet food basically contains everything your dog needs to be optimally cared for. So, unlike →with BARF - you don't need to add minerals and oil. Wet food also contains a high moisture content, which means your dog's fluid needs are already optimally covered. Of course, you should still always provide your pet with a bowl of fresh water.
Another advantage of wet food: The pleasantly soft texture, the aromatic taste and the intense smell ensure a particularly →high food acceptance, so even the pickiest puppy will dig in.
Which wet food is best for puppies?
While your little furry friend is growing steadily, a lot is also happening inside their body. To best support your dog during the rapid growth of bones and organs, you should choose a good puppy food. This essentially forms the basis for healthy development and contains certain nutrients in higher amounts than adult food, i.e., food specifically for adult dogs.
Of course, you first need to find out which →puppy wet food your dog likes. Luckily, there is a bit of variety and you can really spoil them with different flavors. With our wet food, your little furry friend can look forward to tasty meat, high-quality carbohydrates and fresh fruits and vegetables. We provide them with enough energy so you can experience many adventures together.
Why not give this a try!
How much wet food does a puppy need?
Especially at the beginning, when →your dog has just moved in with you, they can receive 4 meals a day . From the 6th month of life you can reduce the frequency to two or three meals per day.
Attention: Of course, you shouldn't reduce the amount of wet food! If you're unsure how much wet food you can give your little furry friend, then take a look at the →feeding recommendation on the packaging. There you will find, tailored to your dog's size and weight, how much food they need to be sufficiently supplied with nutrients.
From when can puppies eat wet food?
Basically, your dog can be fed from about the 4th week of life with special wet food for puppies. Depending on where you got your pet, feel free to ask there what food they have been fed so far.
When your puppy moves in with you, they will first be confronted with new smells, unfamiliar faces, and a strange environment. You should keep this in mind if you're considering switching to new wet food right away. Whether from the →breeder or from the animal shelter, it's advisable to feed the dog with the familiar food for a few more days. Once they've settled in, you can start gradually switching to new food step by step.
Advantages of wet food at a glance:
optimally covers the daily nutrient needs of your puppy
supports healthy growth
no addition of minerals and oil necessary
pre-cooked ingredients and high moisture content
pleasantly soft texture
intense smell
high food acceptance
