We know how the saying goes: “They grow up so fast” and the fact is that they won’t be puppies forever. As they grow, it’s important to support their body’s development, but mental growth is just as important. Your puppy will learn lifelong social skills as well as how to follow cues and commands during this time. So, feeding your puppy a high quality, nutrient-rich, complete and balanced diet from an early stage is great for their development.
Good news. Puppies can start eating Butternut Box right away. Our fresh meals are ideal for weaning. Freshly prepared, human-quality ingredients mean your little one can get all the nutrients they need to grow in a healthy, sustained way without feeding them any nasty preservatives. To make Butternut the right consistency for weaning, you can blend our meals with a little bit of warm water or puppy milk to make it into a liquidy gruel that can be lapped up (it’s much tastier than it sounds).
It’s best for your puppy to get their calories from complete meals rather than complementary food. Complete means that the food contains all the nutrients needed to meet your puppy’s nutritional needs. On the other hand, complementary food (often wet or raw) doesn’t contain the full range or the right balance of nutrients your puppy requires. These foods must be fed in conjunction with mixer biscuits or another complete diet.
Your pup’s nutritional needs will change over time as they grow into adults. They will also likely change again once they’ve been neutered. A dog may need fewer calories after neutering as they don’t use up quite as much energy as before. To avoid unnecessary weight gain, it’s important to keep an eye on your puppy’s body condition as well as their weight. Once your puppy has reached adult size, you should be able to feel their ribs and spine without having to dig in to find them. Their bones shouldn’t be obviously protruding; they should have a layer of fat covering them. They should have a gentle tummy tuck after their ribs and a waist when you look at their body from above.
Each pouch you receive from us is perfectly portioned for your pup. We calculate the number of calories they need to be happy and healthy based on their weight, age, and activity level among other factors. So, if there are ever any changes in your puppy’s development, you just let us know, and we’ll send enough food to support their energy needs. You can also add a range of treats to your box or order them separately to help you start training.
Chat to our team at any of the DogFest shows, who’ll be there to discuss the perfect plan for your pup. Can’t wait till then? Find out more and receive 25{fb151cea4b22b966e472b4793cf5efe9efc0a70a9ee179f9bf7a6facf9304492} off your first two boxes at www.butternutbox.com/dogfest2023
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