What should I feed my new puppy for healthy growth and development?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 25 days old | 1lb
Diet plan for my puppy
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Published on August 21st, 2017
Hi there and good morning. Thank you for your question. Puppies need to be a good quality, nutrient dense diet. Puppies, unlike adults, need a higher amount of calcium and other minerals in their diet for their growing bones. A food that is specially formulated for puppies you can find at your local pet store would be suitable. Cute pictures! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and good luck to you and little Jack.
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Published on January 9th, 2019
The key to feeding a puppy is to find a food that is formulated for growth, such as those labeled for puppies or “all life stages.” During bone growth, puppies must receive a proper balance of calcium and phosphorus. Most dogs should be fed puppy food for the first year of life, but large and giant breed dogs continue growing until they are between 18 to 24 months of age and may need to be fed puppy food for a longer period of time. Any time a diet change is made, be sure to do so gradually by mixing the old and new foods together over five to seven days.
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