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Originally Posted by sunset97  He is not coming from the best situation. Three puppies were dumped at the local shelter but not the mother. Because we know the person who runs the shelter she is allowing my daughter to take the puppy home. When my daughter and her boyfriend first get the puppy my husband and I will be watching the puppy while they go to work. My daughter only works a couple days a week so the puppy will have someone with him pretty much all of the time.
Being he is starting off with a rough start we want him to eat the very best food he can. They are planning on keeping him on his current food for awhile and once he is a few months old switching over. |
When you do switch the food over in a few months, be sure to do so gradually. At that time, you can mix some of the new food in with the old and do a little more of the new food each day. Try to do the transition over a period of a few weeks, just to be safe. We changed our Bella's food over a two week period, and that seemed to work--she's on Wellness right now. The other foods recommended by Lovetodream88 are also good.
Besides the advice on food, here is a little more advice on health issues of young puppies. This happened a couple of times with our Bella, who we got at the age of 8 weeks: Since the puppy is so young, be aware of the signs of hypoglycemia and have some Nutrical or karo syrup on hand for emergencies. If the puppy starts shaking or looks drunk or wobbly, rub a little karo on his gums and call the vet immediately.
Low Blood Sugar in Dogs | petMD If you notice any of the symptoms of hypoglycemia in your dog, it is advisable to see a veterinarian immediately. If your dog has already lost consciousness, or is visibly at the point of collapsing, you will need to call your veterinarian for instructions on immediate at-home treatment, followed by a visit with the doctor. Even if you are able to treat your dog at home during the episode of hypoglycemia, you will still need to see your veterinarian so that blood work can be done.