Canned Dog Food
Unless there is a medical reason, I never recommend canned food for puppies or adult dogs for several reasons. One big reason is canned food smells bad going in - and it smells even worse coming out (if you know what I mean.) Another reason I do not like canned or soft dog food, is because it promotes tarter, and thus tooth decay.
Shopping for Food
Age, activity level, health, reproductive status, and even environmental temperatures are all factors to consider when determining the amount of food you should feed your dog, however; the general rule is as follows; puppies under six months of age should be fed three times daily; between six and twelve months old, two times daily; and once per day after twelve months of age.
No Gorging
Keep an eye on your puppy as he is eating to make sure he does not "gorge" himself. Puppies - especially ones from large litters - are use to fighting for food and will eat all the food you put in his bowl rather he is hungry or not. Gorging can be detected by watching the sides of your puppy. If his belly resembles that of a cow (bulging out on the sides), he has had enough. Make note of how much food he ate, and at this next feeding give him only that amount. It may take a few feeding to figure out the right amount, but it is worth the effort. A gorged puppy will have gas; can cause diarrhea, and a tummy ache.
As a Veterinary Assistant and owner of Puppies Dot Com,(website location http://www.puppies-dot-com.com) Penny DiLoreto has over 16 years experience in the field of dog breeding, training, and animal handling.
Some of the organizations Penny is a member of inclued: West Coast Quality Breeders Association, American Kennel Club, American Canine Association.
Education/Credentials
1986 graduate of the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program where Penny received certificates in the following areas: Animal Handling and Restraint, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Sanitation and surgical Prep., Instruments and Equipment, Vaccines and injections, Health and Safety, Veterinary laws and Ethics, biohazardious Waste and disposal Laws, Medicating and grooming Procedures, Medical Math, Anesthesia, Radiology, Basic Laboratory Procedures, Fecal Analysis and parasitology, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, and Reproduction.
1986 graduate of the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program where Penny received certificates in the following areas: Animal Handling and Restraint, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Sanitation and surgical Prep., Instruments and Equipment, Vaccines and injections, Health and Safety, Veterinary laws and Ethics, biohazardious Waste and disposal Laws, Medicating and grooming Procedures, Medical Math, Anesthesia, Radiology, Basic Laboratory Procedures, Fecal Analysis and parasitology, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, and Reproduction.
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Student Award given the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program
Outstanding Student Award given the San Diego ROP Veterinary Assistant Program
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