At the risk of repeating ourselves, we reiterate that to achieve balanced growth and avoid pathological problems, puppies must be properly fed. A puppy should not over- or under-eat, and in no case should it be stuffed on the pretext of making him happy. Wet or home-made foods, in addition to their less precise nutritional balance, are more appetizing than dry foods, which is why they are not recommended. For best results, feed kibble or broth. The puppy will be better able to regulate its daily consumption, and the owner can more accurately determine the amount fed. The number of meals per day will change with age, beginning with four meals just after weaning, then reducing to three, then two halfway through the growth period. Ideally, the amount of food given should be based on the growth curves for the various breeds. Puppies should be weighed frequently to allow early detection of any abnormality.
It is recommended that at the end of the growth period, the puppy's food be changed to an adult diet. For most dogs, this should be maintenance diet. Maintenance diets are lower in energy, fat, and proteins than puppy foods. They should also take the dog's size into account.
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