Can my 2-month-old puppy eat home-cooked food for proper growth?

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What kind of home cooked meal do I give my 2 months/ 3 months old puppy? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I would not recommend trying to feed a home-cooked diet to a growing large breed puppy like Buddy - this is because nutritional balance is extremely important at this age for proper growth and development. It's extremely difficult to properly balance a home-cooked diet for a growing puppy like this - not as simple as just following a recipe and adding some supplements, I'm afraid. Nutritional imbalances in young puppies can cause severe orthopedic issues later in life such as hip dysplasia, growth plate abnormalities, and other types of joint problems. For this reason, I would strongly recommend feeding a good quality puppy food for large breed puppies - my favorites are Purina Pro Plan and Royal Canin, but there are many options available. Once your dog is fully grown, you can revisit the idea of a home-cooked diet if you wish, since it's much easier to balance this type of diet for an adult dog :)

Can my 2-month-old puppy eat home-cooked food for proper growth?

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