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What you should pay attention to when choosing wet food for your puppy

The →initial supplies are purchased, the bed and toys are ready, and now you are faced with a huge selection of wet food and wondering, which one is the right and above all →healthy food**? In this regard, we can definitely provide you with some clarity.

A can of →wet food basically contains everything your dog needs to be optimally cared for. So you don't have to - unlike →with BARF - add any minerals or 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 provide your beloved pet with a bowl of fresh water.

Another advantage of wet food: The pleasantly soft consistency, aromatic taste, and intense smell ensure a particularly →high acceptance of food, so even the pickiest puppy will dig in.

Which wet food is best for the puppy?

While your little furball is growing diligently, a lot is happening in the animal's body as well. To best support your dog during the rapid growth of bones and organs, you should rely on a good puppy food. This essentially represents the basis for healthy development and contains certain nutrients in higher amounts than adult food, which is food specifically for adult dogs.

Of course, you first need to find out which →puppy wet food your dog likes. Fortunately, he has a bit of variety and you can really pamper him with different flavors. With our wet food, your little furball can look forward to tasty meat, high-quality carbohydrates, and fresh fruits and vegetables. We provide him with enough energy so that you can experience many adventures together.

How much wet food does the puppy need?

Especially at the beginning, when →your dog has just moved in with you, he can have 4 meals a day. From the 6th month of life, you can reduce the frequency to two or three meals a day.

Attention: Of course, you should not reduce the amount of wet food! If you are unsure how much wet food you can give your little furball, then take a look at the →feeding recommendation on the packaging. There, tailored to your dog's size and weight, you can see how much food he needs to be adequately supplied with nutrients.

When can puppies eat wet food?

In principle, your dog can be fed with special wet food for puppies starting from about the 4th week of life. Depending on where you got your beloved pet, feel free to inquire there about what food he has been fed so far.

When your puppy moves in with you, he will initially be confronted with new smells, unfamiliar faces, and an unknown environment. Keep this in mind when considering switching directly to new wet food. Whether from the →breeder or from the animal shelter, it is advisable to continue feeding the dog with the familiar food for a few days. Once he has settled in, you can start gradually transitioning to new food.