Puppy Food & Supplements for a Healthy Start

Choosing the right puppy food can feel overwhelming—there’s no perfect brand, but some ingredients are best avoided. Watch out for:

• By-products and unnamed “meat meals”
• Artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
• Excess fillers like corn, wheat, or soy
• Added sugars
   

Stick with brands that use real, high-quality ingredients and focus on digestibility and nutrition, not marketing. We’ve found Canadian Naturals, ACANA, and Royal Canin to be great, balanced choices for growing pups.

Don’t stress about finding the “perfect” food—just focus on consistency, quality ingredients, and how your puppy responds. A shiny coat, steady energy, and healthy poops are usually better signs than fancy labels.

When choosing puppy food, focus on high-quality, wholesome ingredients that support your Puppy's growth and sensitive tummy. Look for:

• Real, named animal proteins like chicken, lamb, or fish listed as the first ingredient
• Balanced fats for healthy skin and a shiny coat, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
• Easily digestible carbohydrates like sweet potatoes or brown rice
• Added vitamins and minerals to support immune health and development
• No artificial additives—colors, flavors, or preservatives
   

It’s also helpful to pick brands with consistent formulas and positive reviews from other puppy owners. Feeding a food that suits your pup’s digestion and energy needs will help them thrive.

If you decide to switch your puppy to a different food than what we’ve started them on, that’s totally okay—just take it slow to avoid tummy troubles.

Puppy stomachs are sensitive, and a sudden change can lead to diarrhea, gas, or refusal to eat. The key is to gradually mix the new food with the current food over the course of 7 to 10 days.

7-10 Day Transition Schedule:

• Days 1–2: 75% old food, 25% new food
• Days 3–4: 50% old food, 50% new food
• Days 5–6: 25% old food, 75% new food
• Day 7 and beyond: 100% new food

Watch your puppy’s appetite, stool, and energy levels during the switch. If they seem off, slow down and give their system more time to adjust. Keep in mind any vaccinations or deworming your puppy may have—too many changes may also contribute to diarrhea or upset tummies.

When it comes to raising a healthy, happy puppy, food is only part of the picture. Just like in humans, supplements help fill in the nutritional gaps, especially during the early stages of growth when your puppy's immune and digestive systems are still developing.

While holistic options like fruits and vegetables sound great, the reality is that puppy tummies are extremely sensitive. Even natural foods like carrots or spinach can upset their system or cause digestive issues if not introduced carefully.

That’s why we highly recommend NuVet Plus K-9 Wafers.

✅ Made with whole-food ingredients
✅ Cold-processed to retain nutrients
✅ Human-grade and vet-formulated
✅ Supports immune system, digestion, joints, and organ development
✅ Promotes a healthy, shiny coat and reduces dry skin or shedding
✅ Easy to give—puppies love them as a daily treat!

While your puppy is still waiting on their full set of vaccines, their immune system is vulnerable. Supplements like NuVet can help boost their natural defenses during this critical window, offering protection when they need it most. This is a safe, simple, and affordable way to give your puppy a strong foundation for lifelong health—starting now. 

You can only order NuVet supplements directly from their website:

 www.nuvet.com/109630 or by phone using our exclusive code 109630