Puppy food for their best first year
SCIENCE DID THAT
Good puppy care starts with great puppy food
A lot goes into your puppy’s first year of life, and you’ll want to make sure they have everything they need in terms of nutrition, exercise and overall puppy care. Here are some tips for the upcoming months.
See the benefits of Science Plan puppy foods
Hill’s Science Plan provides biology-based nutrition for your pup’s ever-changing needs as they grow. All Science Plan puppy foods offer:
Great-tasting ingredients with high-quality protein
Precise nutrition to support healthy skin, coat and stool
Clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system
Your puppy’s growth guide
During their first 15 months or so, you’ll want to track important dates and developments.
Puppy care for their best first year
Know the challenges
Your pup is going to test your boundaries – it’s part of growing up! Here are some common puppy care issues that you can expect over the next few months.
- Chewing
Teething puppies will work to lose their baby teeth, and bored dogs will look for things to chew. - Socialization
Keep exposing your dog to a variety of environments, people and other dogs. - Potty Training
Once home, potty training your puppy is one of the first things you'll need to do.
Make sure your dog has a proper ID
You’ll want to make sure your puppy is microchipped, and they have a tag on their collar with your contact details clearly displayed.
Get your puppy vaccinated
Vaccinating your puppy helps protect them from several major diseases.
Find the right puppy food for your dog’s breed size
Small breed puppies (under 25 lbs) have different nutrition needs compared to large breed puppies (greater than 35 lbs). Make sure to find a dog food designed for their rate of growth.
Understanding your puppy’s nutrition
How often should you feed your puppy?
Your puppy will need the right amount of nutrients to become a healthy adult. Here are some simple steps to help keep your puppy healthy:
- Weigh your puppy regularly
- Feed based on the feeding guide found on the pet food packaging and veterinary recommendations.
- Adjust the amount you feed as your puppy grows.
Know how much to feed your puppy per day
Overfeeding your puppy can lead to weight issues. Use this puppy food calculator to find a proper feeding schedule, and remember: size, age and breed are also factors, so check with your veterinarian first.
per day*
*Based on Hill’s Science Plan Medium Puppy Food with Chicken recommendations.
The microbiome and puppy health
Your pet’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in balancing their digestive health and overall body function. Puppies start building one immediately after birth.
Hill’s Science Plan Perfect Digestion
Hill’s Science Plan Perfect Digestion uses a breakthrough blend of prebiotics, to support a dog’s unique microbiome for healthy digestion & overall well-being.
