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How Does Feeding Changes As You Puppy Gets Older?
When you bring your puppy home they will be growing very fast indeed, so at this point the puppy needs a substantial quantity of food per pound body weight. As your puppy grows rate of growth slows so that the quantity of food they need as they get bigger, does not increase as much as you might think it would! But, because many puppies have sensitive digestions, their daily food allowance needs to be divided into several small portions.
Growing puppies and young adult dogs actually need more calories than older dogs of the same size. A high-quality, nutrient-dense diet specifically formulated for puppies will support this accelerated rate of development. When searching for a puppy food, whole meat proteins like chicken, beef, and lamb should be listed as the first several ingredients.
Healthy fats are a good source of energy for growing puppies while omega-3 fatty acids help to keep their skin and coat healthy. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid known for encouraging strong brain development. Although commercial foods will offer feeding guidelines on their packaging, you may want to consult with a vet, since the optimal portion size can vary from puppy to puppy.
What Should I Feed my Aussiedoodle Puppy?
Aussiedoodles, as a hybrid breed and a relatively new one at that, are a bit of an unknown entity compared to pedigree dogs and older Doodle varieties such as Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. So, when considering their specific needs, we should look to the two parent breeds – the Australian Shepherd and the Poodle.
Luckily, both are relatively close in their dietary requirements to most other small to medium, high-energy dogs. They need an optimal blend of animal-based proteins, vegetables, healthy fats and oils, some carbs such as starchy vegetables, fruits, and grains like rice or oatmeal
Is My Puppy the Right Weight?
Despite being active, the Australian Shepherd has a hearty appetite and can put on weight quite easily.
Australian Shepherds are also prone to hip dysplasia. This orthopedic disorder leads to lameness and painful arthritis and carrying around extra pounds can exacerbate it.
In addition to increasing the risk for hip dysplasia, being overweight also puts your puppy at a higher risk for heart-related problems, diabetes, and cancer.
This article will give you more information about how much a puppy should weigh throughout his first year. But sometimes checking by eye and touch is a better way to gauge if your puppy is the proper weight.
What should I Do To Know The Weight Of My Aussiedoodle?
You should be able to feel his ribs easily by putting your hands on either side of his ribcage. And his abdomen should tuck in slightly when looking at him from the side. However your puppy’s ribs shouldn’t be visible. If they are, he’s probably underweight.