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Expert top tips by Veterinary Education Manager at Nature’s Variety, Melanie Sainsbury

Making the decision to bring a puppy into the family is not a decision to be taken lightly – puppies come with bundles of joy, but a serious amount of hard work and patience is also needed.

In a survey of new pet owners, Nature’s Variety – one of Europe’s leading natural nutrition experts, found that nearly half (47%) of all respondents felt more stressed during the first three months of their new furry friend coming into their home. Shockingly, a third (32%) of respondents said that they may have experienced post-puppy depression during the first year.

It’s no secret then that welcoming and training a new puppy can be very daunting and time consuming. To help with this - Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Nature’s Variety - has revealed her top training tips for how new pet owners can make the new puppy process that little bit easier.

Have you ever found yourself wondering "what can a puppy eat?". If you are a pet parent, chances are you probably have asked your vet this question several times already.  However, it is important to emphasise that there is no right or wrong answer here, since each puppy is different. Numerous factors come into play when choosing the best diet for your puppy:  the age, the breed, the  gender if the puppy has been sterilized or not, body condition, activity levels, food preference, veterinary dietary recommendations, environment and so on; not to mention the owner’s budget and feeding philosophies.

It is however important to mention that  a healthy diet can prolong life expectancy and elevate its quality in dogs. Nevertheless, dietary and nutritional recommendations are often neglected.  If you are thinking how to keep your puppy healthy, look no further! In this article, we tell you what your puppy can eat.

Welcoming a new kitten is an exciting time. However, with an ever-increasing variety of brands and a focus on healthier eating, picking the right diet can be difficult. 

Therefore, one of the most common questions among pet owners is: what should a kitten eat?

In this article, you'll find tips on how and when to feed your kitten, as well as what to look for when choosing a diet for your kitten.

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What should a kitten eat: main nutritional needs during the first few weeks

As kittens grow (except during lactation), their nutritional and energy requirements begin to decline after approximately six months of age. At this period, it's important to consider what should a kitten eat and the recommended nutritional needs.

Protein

A kitten's protein requirements during growth are higher than those of adult cats. This means its diet should consist of high quality, highly digestible protein to facilitate development. Moreover, calcium and phosphorus should also be present in its diet.

Biological or health conditions can affect a dog's eating behaviour. Some dogs are fussy eaters, while some wolf down their food quickly. Some dogs can't digest some types of foods. Others just have strong preferences. 

How do you ensure your dog still gets all the nutrition without force-feeding them? Is there a way to make meals healthy and enjoyable for your pet? Read on to learn the different types of foods for dogs and make the proper choice for your pooch.