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In case you’re new to my blog I’m a proud rescue dog mom! I have Gatsby, my six-year-old Doxador, and Fitzgeraldine aka Fitzy a 1-year-old Labradane. Fitzy will be two in December and it’s been fun seeing what puppy traits are going to stick with her to adulthood. But as you may have guessed, having two dogs in the house definitely keeps things busy. Diet plays a big part in how my dogs feel and act. Which is why I love Purina® Beneful! With that being said, today I thought I’d share an adult dog survival guide. Along with what to expect from puppyhood to adulthood. And yes, food plays a big part in that!
Adult Dog Survival Guide with Purina Beneful
Adult dogs may not need to eat as much
When Fitzy was a puppy, she got one cup three times a day. After her annual visit in May, the vet said to cut back by a cup. So now she gets half a cup twice a day and a full cup once a day.
Fitzy’s food of choice is Purina® Beneful® Grain Free. It’s healthful, it’s flavorful, and it can be found at your local Target in the dog food aisle.
I’ve talked about Purina Beneful on here before because it’s a brand that’s reliable and believes in filling bowls with real, wholesome ingredients so your dogs can live life to the fullest! Pets (dogs and cats) are Purina®’s passion, safety is their promise, and innovation is their pledge.
In addition to being reliable, Purina® also has 85+ years of research and 500+ scientists. Read more on what guides them at www.purina.com.
Dogs reach physical maturity at age 2
I’ve noticed that Fitzy is leaner, more muscular, and lost most of her puppy fat. It’s been fun seeing her change from rolly polly puppy to a young adult! Likewise, this is also the age you can start jogging with your dog.
Emotional maturity is reached
We did basic training with Fitzy when she was a puppy but if we wanted to do additional training now is the time. Now they’re able to concentrate more and have less puppy energy. We’ve talked about training Fitzy to be a therapy dog!
Take care of those teeth
All puppy teeth are lost so it’s time to start brushing! The more you brush, the less likely your dog will have to be put under anesthesia to have its teeth cleaned.
Awwwww your dog is adorable! He looks so happy in these photos too! 🙂 Also I’m loving your sunnies girl, so cute and such a cute color!
Both of your pups are SO cute!! I need to get this food for my pup!
Rachel
http://www.hello-her.com
Such a gorgeous girl! I had no idea puppies lost their teeth, though I suppose I’ve never had a puppy so it’s not something I’ve experienced first hand.
Chic on the Cheap
Aw your puppy is sooooo cute! These is great info for dog owners!
XOXO
Cathy
I don’t have a dog, but almost all of my friends do, so I feel like this is the kind of post I need to send around!
Raising a dog is so fulfilling, and it’s so important to feed them well!
Xoxo
Sarah Lindner
http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com
Your pup is definitely the star of the show! So cute.
Our pup is 4 and we still feed him 3 scoops – maybe I should ask about cutting back one! Thanks for the info!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Your pup is adorable! And you can only feed him the best!
xo Jessica
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