Puppy Nutrition

Puppies are not simply smaller adult dogs. Growth changes their nutritional requirements, and homemade or fresh-food plans for puppies need to be appropriate for growth rather than copied from an adult feeding plan.

This resource section focuses on the questions that come up when a puppy is already eating fresh food, when a breeder feeds raw, or when a family is considering a transition.

Start here

• Your Breeder Feeds Raw — That's Great. Now Ask This.
• Transitioning Puppies from Kibble to Raw

Because growth is less forgiving of nutritional imbalance, a homemade puppy diet deserves extra care. If you are formulating a complete diet for a growing puppy, involve your veterinarian or a qualified veterinary nutrition professional.