What to Feed your Puppy?

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There are many different types of ways you can feed your companion: kibble, raw, air dried, dehydrated, or a combination. Our puppies are fed premium kibble, however I always recommend feeding high quality food that works best for you and your fur-baby. Do what best aligns with your values, schedule, space, and most importantly what is best for your puppy. Kibble is the most convenient method of feeding your four legged companion. It comes pre-made and all you need is a measuring cup. Unfortunately, there are a lot of companies out there that are dishonest so it's important to choose your brand carefully. Beware of the fake marketing, always check the ingredients. Look for food without corn, wheat, soy, by-product, and beet pulp. Make sure you can read all the ingredients and they are pronounceable.  Air dried is also an option for the pet parent who wants to improve nutrition quality and have a simple way of feeding their pup. Air Dried food can be used as a topper on the kibble or fed on its own. Another option is Dehydrated Food. It's raw food that has been freeze dried. It's convenient as it provides the benefits of raw and it only needs water. The best part about dehydrated food is that it's so versatile. You can use it as a base to make homemade treats, mix it in with the kibble, give it to your dog as emergency food if you forget to defrost their raw, it's an excellent choice while camping, and of course it can simply be feed as the primary diet. There is also BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food or Bones and Raw Food) it's a diet that is the closest and most natural to what canine ancestors used to eat. Kibble and raw is an option for those transitioning to raw or who just want to give their dog a taste of raw. When you have decided to do that ensure that you separate the feedings by 5-6 hours. It’s a lot easier for your dog to digest raw and it's a lot faster. Kibble takes longer. Different stomach enzymes get activated when the dog consumes the different foods. It’s your preference which one you want to do first, but I would suggest kibble in the morning and raw in the late afternoon/early evening. Raw is an excellent choice on it's own, just make sure you follow safety measures when it comes to feeding and properly clean the area after your puppy is done. There are many different options out there, always check ingredients, country of manufacture, and when in doubt reach out to a canine nutritionist. 

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