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Summary: "Organic vs. store bought dog food or do I just need to have a variation in my new puppy's diet?" Or maybe you are asking, "I'd like to change the puppy's dog food because I really don't like the type that the breeder was using." What to do? We attempt to clarify the perplexity in this article.

	We have heard this question many times throughout the decades of dog breeding we have been through. We cannot emphasize it enough that "consistency" is a very important part of your puppy’s diet. You should feed your puppy the same kind of puppy dog food every day. A puppy’s digestive system cannot handle changes in food. Puppy’s do NOT need a change in diet to be happy.
Many times, we have met first-time dog owners that have read some article about why they should feed their puppy a specific food. We try to tell them the importance of 'consistency' in their diet to no avail. And sure enough, we get a phone call shortly thereafter asking why their puppy has diarrhea.	California Natural Chicken and Rice Puppy Food at Cherrybrook

1. Give the puppy a break. He or she has just left its surroundings and is adjusting to a completely new environment and boss. Don't change the food on him or her for the first week or two of being with you.
2. Make the change gradually. Mix portions of the old food that they are adjusted to with the new food phasing it out over several days or so.

We strongly suggest that you get your puppy into a regular routine. That includes eating at the same time every day. Your puppy should have fresh drinking water always available. A good recommendation is to follow the guidelines on the packaged puppy dog food for feeding amount. Remember, your puppy is growing tremendously fast and requires proper nutrition just as any living thing does.

When looking for puppy food carefully read the label and choose a puppy food that has the first ingredient listed as meat. The first ingredient listed is what the food is mostly made out of. There are several fine choices available.

PetSmart has Organix Puppy Formula and Organix Adult Canine Dog Food. "Made with certified organic, free range chicken as the #1 ingredient for great taste and outstanding digestibility. Organix dog food complys with all USDA National Organic Program requirements, which means that each and every ingredient in Organix -- including those that aren't organic -- are reviewed and approved by an organic certifying agency that enforces all USDA requirements that apply to organic human food."

Organix Puppy Formula at PetSmart

Organix Adult Canine Formula at PetSmart

PetSmart offers Authority Puppy Food with Real Chicken/Lamb. "With real chicken as the number one ingredient, you can feel good about feeding your growing puppy Authority dog food. It's formulated with high-quality protein and fiber-rich brown rice for better nutrient absorption and easier digestion. Natural sources of omega-3 and omega-6, with vitamins A, E and zinc, provide essential nutrients to help maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat. Plus, the crunchy bits of kibble contain calcium and phosphorous for the development of healthy teeth and strong bones. Available in Original and Large Breed (for puppies over 50 lbs. at adult weight) formulas. Original is formulated for puppies up to 1 year old; Large breed is formulated for puppies up to 2 years old."

Authority? Puppy Food
with Real Chicken

at PetSmart

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