Tips
THE BEST "OK" TO CHEW ITEMS
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Artificial bones made of hard nylon
Balls and chew toys made of hard rubber. Many of these are designed to hide bits of kibble in and can entertain your pup for extended periods.
Knots of thick rope
Artificial bones made of rawhide particles pressed together, or of other material designed to be safely swallowed
FOOD & NUTRITION
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Your puppy has been fed Diamond Puppy and/or Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy food. If you decide to change, do so gradually by mixing the new food with what comes with your puppy. I also suggest for the first few days if your puppy is not eating well, to add chicken flavor baby food, cottage cheese or plain yogurt to his food. About a tablespoon per 1/2 cup of food, to give it flavor.
Adult dogs that weigh less than 20 pounds are considered small-breed dogs. Puppies of these breeds grow quickly and may reach adulthood at 9 months.
Some companies make mini-sized kibble for small-breed puppies because their mouths are so little. And because their tiny stomachs don't hold much, small-breed puppies require high-calorie foods to provide them sufficient nutrition.
Also, small dogs need more calories to maintain body heat: They produce less heat and radiate more of it from their skin than do large dogs.
But small breed dogs tend to be more pampered and less active than larger breeds, so owners who feed a high-calorie food made for small breeds should be careful not to overfeed.
TIP! Fruit and raw vegetables make fine snacks for a dog. Small portions of carrot, green beans, or apple chunks are healthful low-calorie treats most dogs love. NO chocolate, raisins or grapes. They can be toxic if consumed in large enough quantities.
TIP! Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly; after the procedure switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food.
Avoid feeding or overfeeding your dog a steady diet of table scraps, as it can have harmful or even fatal results. So don't take it personally when the little con artist under the table goes into the old whimper-wheedle-and-whine routine. Simply ignore it, and find healthier ways of bonding with your pet.
