PET HEALTH BLOG
Puppies are typically weaned off of their mother’s milk at about 8 weeks of age. The goal of feeding growing puppies is to lay the foundation for a healthy adulthood. Proper nutrition is needed to: achieve healthy growth (neither too rapid nor too slow), optimize immune function, minimize potential for obesity, and avoid developmental orthopedic disease.
Getting a dog is a long-term commitment. No storing him in the attic like a broken toy. No trading her in like an old car. No donating him to Goodwill like worn out clothes. They require commitment, but dogs may deliver more joy than toys, cars, or clothes. Here are some things to consider before you commit to a new dog.