Choosing good nutrition for your puppy is not easy. There are many brands and just as many types of puppy food. You can choose from pressed or crunchy kibble, grain-free puppy food, wet food, steamed food, or raw meat... What the best puppy food is can vary per puppy and depends on your puppy's growth stage. Pharmacy4pets has chosen Sanimed puppy food. Sanimed was developed by Prof. Dr. Ir. Anton Beynen, an authority in the field of animal nutrition. Sanimed puppy food is produced in the Netherlands, is 100% natural, and contains no artificial colors, fragrances, or flavorings.
Which puppy food for which life stage?
A healthy life starts with good nutrition. Your puppy needs to develop its bones, muscles, and organs, which is why good nutrition is so important for puppies. In the first four weeks of life, a puppy drinks mother's milk, which contains everything needed for healthy growth, and the puppy also receives antibodies this way. If for any reason a puppy does not drink enough milk from the mother, it should be supplemented with puppy milk. The PetAg Nursing Kit contains a bottle and various teats to make feeding puppy milk easier.
Your puppy grows in two phases. In the rapid growth phase, your puppy grows the fastest, and the creation of new tissues is the greatest. This growth phase lasts until about 50% of the adult target weight is reached and depends on the breed size. Sanimed Puppy optimally supports this rapid growth. Sanimed puppy food contains essential fatty acids that positively influence learning ability and also stimulate a beautiful coat and healthy resistance. Additionally, the kibble is easily digestible and has an optimal calcium and phosphorus content for good development of bones and joints.
Sanimed Puppy is perfectly suited for:
- Small breeds: 4 weeks up to 5 months
- Medium breeds: 4 weeks up to 6 months
- Large breeds*: 4 weeks up to 7 months
*Giant breeds grow much longer and more gradually than smaller breeds and have specific nutritional needs, so it is best to give them a puppy/junior food specifically designed for very large breeds.
After this period, the more moderate growth phase begins, and it's best to switch to Sanimed Junior until your dog is nearly fully grown:
- Small breeds: 5 to 8 months
- Medium breeds: 6 to 10 months
- Large breeds*: 7 to 15 months
*Giant breeds can continue growing until 18-24 months, and they are best fed a puppy/junior food specifically for very large breeds.
This way, your puppy can grow up safely! You can introduce your puppy to Sanimed puppy food with the Sanimed Puppy Package! Once your puppy reaches the age to stop puppy food, Sanimed Adult is a food that optimally supports the needs of a healthy adult dog.
Rewarding your puppy with a snack
Your puppy has a lot to learn and sometimes needs a little extra motivation to pick up new commands. A tasty snack can help. Your puppy will certainly put its best paw forward for the irresistible Duck Softies from Trixie. However, keep in mind that snacks should not account for more than 10% of the daily energy needs, otherwise, your puppy will not have a balanced diet, and there’s a risk of too rapid growth or overweight.
If you have a question about our products or about food for your puppy, please contact us.