The best food for the puppies right now is California Naturals dog food. This is what they have been eating. It is best not to change their food immediately, as they are experiencing enough stress and change.
I will divide up the remainder of my puppy food (5 ways) to send some home with you....but I also wanted to let you know where you can buy it. Right next door to Meadows Farm, on Route 3, is Booth Feeds. This is on the block immediately before the Rite Aid where you turn....so it is on your way! They sell the puppy food there. You could by a 10 lb bag...or a 40 lb bag. Just tell them what you want, they will pull it from the shelf and put it in your car for you. Very convenient and fast!
The pups should be fed three times a day. (the crate is a good place for mealtime) A suggested schedule is 7 am, 12 noon, and 5 pm. By not feeding after 5 pm the pup is more able to make it through the night without having to go outside. It is very important that you feed them often so they don't suffer low blood sugar. (I will write a post about that soon.) Feed the puppy wait 15 minutes, offer water, and then take him/her out to go potty, then spend 30 minutes to play with puppy. Keep to this schedule until about 14-18 wks of age. At this time you can switch to 2 meals a day.
Also please note that their immunities will be at their lowest for the first 10 days that they are home, because of stress and other changes. Treat them with care and they will get through this time just fine.
Virginia Breeder of Schnoodle puppies - a non shedding, hypoallergenic dog breed.
Hi Mary! Feel free to divide the food 4 ways, as we already have two 40lb bags of California Naturals Puppy food as we knew what she'd be on from Nibbler. Thanks though :)
ReplyDeleteThat is very sweet Bronny. Thank you for your consideration!
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