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If you’ve just brought them home for the first time, it’s a good idea to keep them on the ______ recommended by the breeder or rescue centre at first, unless there’s an obvious problem. If you do need to change their ______, take your time to give their tummy time to adjust. Mix a little of their new ______ into the old one, gradually adding more and more over the course of 7-10 days until your puppy is just eating the new ______. If you switch from a wet puppy ______ to a dry ______, your puppy may take some time to adjust. They will chew it more actively, may take longer to eat and will certainly require more water. If you’re switching from dry to wet, don’t be surprised if they drink a little less. Again, the texture may seem odd to them so if they’re used to crunching dry ______, you might want to mix in a few biscuits. It’s worth remembering that a portion of dry ______ will look smaller than a portion of wet ______ and, as dry ______s are in general more energy-dense than wet ______s, so your puppy may need to eat proportionally more wet ______ to gain the same calories. Following our advice on how to feed your puppy should mean that you have a happy and healthy dog with plenty of energy to play with! Other Puppy Feeding Tips A happy and healthy pup needs both nutrition and a fair share of puppy exercise. Make sure your first months together go by as smoothly as possible with our useful puppy guides.
If you’ve just brought them home for the first time, it’s a good idea to keep them on the ______ recommended by the breeder or rescue centre at first, unless there’s an obvious problem. If you do need to change their ______, take your time to give their tummy time to adjust. Mix a little of their new ______ into the old one, gradually adding more and more over the course of 7-10 days until your puppy is just eating the new ______. If you switch from a wet puppy ______ to a dry ______, your puppy may take some time to adjust. They will chew it more actively, may take longer to eat and will certainly require more water. If you’re switching from dry to wet, don’t be surprised if they drink a little less. Again, the texture may seem odd to them so if they’re used to crunching dry ______, you might want to mix in a few biscuits. It’s worth remembering that a portion of dry ______ will look smaller than a portion of wet ______ and, as dry ______s are in general more energy-dense than wet ______s, so your puppy may need to eat proportionally more wet ______ to gain the same calories. Following our advice on how to feed your puppy should mean that you have a happy and healthy dog with plenty of energy to play with! Other Puppy Feeding Tips A happy and healthy pup needs both nutrition and a fair share of puppy exercise. Make sure your first months together go by as smoothly as possible with our useful puppy guides.
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Mix a little of their new ______ into the old one, gradually adding more and more over the course of 7-10 days until your puppy is just eating the new food.
Mix a little of their new ______ into the old one, gradually adding more and more over the course of 7-10 days until your puppy is just eating the new food.
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If you switch from a wet puppy ______ to a dry food, your puppy may take some time to adjust.
If you switch from a wet puppy ______ to a dry food, your puppy may take some time to adjust.
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If you’re switching from dry to wet, don’t be surprised if they drink a little ______.
If you’re switching from dry to wet, don’t be surprised if they drink a little ______.
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Again, the texture may seem odd to them so if they’re used to crunching dry ______, you might want to mix in a few biscuits.
Again, the texture may seem odd to them so if they’re used to crunching dry ______, you might want to mix in a few biscuits.
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It’s worth remembering that a portion of dry food will look smaller than a portion of wet ______ and, as dry foods are in general more energy-dense than wet foods, so your puppy may need to eat proportionally more wet food to gain the same calories.
It’s worth remembering that a portion of dry food will look smaller than a portion of wet ______ and, as dry foods are in general more energy-dense than wet foods, so your puppy may need to eat proportionally more wet food to gain the same calories.
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Match the following terms related to puppy feeding:
Match the following terms related to puppy feeding:
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Match the following statements about puppy feeding adjustments:
Match the following statements about puppy feeding adjustments:
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Match the following puppy feeding tips:
Match the following puppy feeding tips:
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How long should you take to transition your puppy to a new food?
How long should you take to transition your puppy to a new food?
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What should you do if you switch your puppy from wet food to dry food?
What should you do if you switch your puppy from wet food to dry food?
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What is the recommended approach if you need to change your puppy's food?
What is the recommended approach if you need to change your puppy's food?
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Why might a puppy drink less if switched from dry food to wet food?
Why might a puppy drink less if switched from dry food to wet food?
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What should you consider when switching from dry food to wet food in terms of portion size?
What should you consider when switching from dry food to wet food in terms of portion size?
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How can you ensure a happy and healthy puppy when it comes to feeding?
How can you ensure a happy and healthy puppy when it comes to feeding?
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