Feeding Puppies, Puppy Deworming And Health Care For Your Dog

As the holidays approach children make numerous requests to their parents for a puppy

for Christmas and many of them oblige though not really having any idea of the care and responsibility involved. One of the perhaps easiest and common mistakes made in the care for puppies involves puppy de-worming and feeding puppies.

Feeding the newest edition in the family might seem easier than you think, as they appear to be great eating machines but feeding puppies people (via table) food is the worst thing you can do for your little companion. Puppies are like human babies, they have specific nutritional needs that cant be met with our food. Also considering that a lot of our food is highly processed making even more unsuitable for dogs. Also consider that certain foods, like chocolate, can make them very sick if not kill your puppy. There are numerous pet food products on the market that provides the proper nutritional feeding puppies. And just like us humans, portioning and frequency can create havoc on the newest member of the family. Puppies can grow into adult dogs that have become overweight; develop premature arthritis and joint problems; and even heart disease. Most puppies can get away with eating three times a day, just like us. Adult dogs, depending upon activity level, can get away with two meals a day. But this isnt the only thing that can affect your newest family member. Various worms can affect the absorption of nutrients for their health and well being.

There are several worm varieties as well as parasites that can be transmitted from mother to offspring or acquired at any point thru infected grasses the dog comes in contact with. Some of these parasites develop into worms that not only feed on what the animal has ingested but also will feed on their organs, getting healthy at the expense of their host. Worms like the Whipworm, Hookworms, as well as the more commonly known Tapeworm and Roundworms (which can be a few feet long) work their way out past the intestines, into the bloodstreams and headed to other critical organs in the body eventually leading to death. Because portions of these worms maybe seen outside of the dogs body, it does not mean that they are completely gone. They are able to regenerate provided the head is still intact. Protozoan parasites like the Giardia and Coccidia which are single celled organisms can cause as much damage as the worms.

Although most breeders and pet stores make every attempt to provide the best of medical care for all the puppies in their care including de-worming, there is always a chance of them still having these parasites. Of course, there is no guarantee of this from puppy mills or private parties. Animal shelters, such as the Humane Society checks for and treats puppies and older dogs for worms. A simple procedure is used to check and treat for these parasites. As part of the annual vet visit, a check for any worms or parasites should be performed on your puppy or adult dog. This will pay off in the long run for the health of your companion.

The puppy place is your source for your health care questions. Remember your new puppy relies on you for its feeding and de-worming health care needs.

by: Julia Bennett

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