Diet

Did you know that an adult dog has 42 teeth and when dogs are a pup they teeth for approx. 1 year. Some breeds such as Staffys and 'wider jaw' breeds can teeth longer, even up to 2 years of age.

The upper jaw holds 20 teeth and the lower jaw holds 22 teeth. When they are puppies they have 28 teeth which will fall out and adult teeth replace them.

Puppies love to chew on things when they are teething. Keep their mouth busy by giving your dog lots of items to chew on that you don't mind getting destroyed.

Did you know that some foods we eat can be very dangerous to your dog! Be careful with the following foods -

Onions
Grapes
Chocolate
Garlic
Sultanas
Macadamia nuts
Garlic
Corn Cob

Here are some great ideas for providing enrichment for your dog.

Frozen bones and always make sure the bones are RAW.

Kong toy with treats stuffed really tight inside so it takes longer for your pet to get them out.

Puzzle balls, again putting treats in tightly so they take longer to get them out.

Here are some tips on what to feed your puppy dog!

Keep your feeding simple. Always talk to your vet about what they recommend you feed your new puppy.

Don't give your puppy lots of choices, this will make them fussy.

Don't feed them human food, canines have certain dietary needs that high quality dog food has been specifically created to meet.

Always feed them the highest quality dry food your budget will allow.

Feed your puppy 3 times daily if possible up until 12 weeks of age.

Feed your puppy twice daily if possible up until 12 months of age.