Why does my German Shepherd puppy bite? Is his milk diet safe?

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Jackey is one month old German shepherd puppy, He keeps on biting clothes and himself, i dont know why and if it is normal or not, I feed him diluted cow milk with half a spoon of calcium and a little puppy food in it mixed together. I don't know the reason why he keeps on biting clothes and himself but, I think that's not good for him. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Puppies naturally explore the world using their mouths. Chewing on himself may be related to itchy skin caused by fleas or excessively dry skin. If you are not familiar with normal puppy behavior, I recommend to read a few books so that you will be better educated and know what to expect and how to recognize a problem. You should be feeding Jackey a commercial dog food meant for large breed puppies. If you are feeding one of these diets already, it is fortified with the needed amounts of calcium, phosphorus, proteins, calories as well as the other needed nutrients. Giving additional supplements can actually hurt Jackey’s bone development and I recommend to not give him calcium supplements or any additional milk. If you want to feed a homemade diet, you need to consult a veterinary nutritionist. Large breed puppies are prone to several growth abnormalities and it is especially important to feed proper diet right now while the bones are developing and growing. Royal Canin makes an excellent diet called German Shepherd Puppy and it is formulated to meet the appropriate growth requirements as well as the often sensitive G.I. tract of the breed. You would feed this diet once he is six weeks old. There is another formula called Baby Dog that is appropriate for puppies less than 6 weeks old. You should also consult your veterinarian for his routine deworming, and to check out potentially itchy skin. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why does my German Shepherd puppy bite? Is his milk diet safe?

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