How long to feed Black Hawk puppy food
Puppy nutrition
The most rapid period of growth occurs in the first months of a puppys life. During this period their energy requirements can be up to three times that of an adult dog, with different breeds growing at different rates.
It is therefore really important to choose a food that provides your puppy with what they need. So look for foods that are specifically created for puppies so theyll receive the right ratio of calcium to phosphorus, which is vital for optimal bone growth and joint formation.
So why do puppies need specific food?
We feed puppies different food for exactly the same reason we feed human babies different food from adults. Theyre digestive tracts arent fully developed, and theyre growing at an incredible rate. Adult foods simply dont provide the right nutritional requirements for a growing puppy.
Puppy foods should have a strict calcium to phosphorous ratio, which will vary slightly between the sizes (ie a small breed pup will require a slightly different ratio from a large breed pup). Its important to note that its theratiowhich is critical, not just the presence of calcium. This is why you can not just add calcium to an adult diet, and then feed it to a puppy. If this ratio isnt correct, the puppy can develop bowed legs, and other skeletal abnormalities.
Another difference between puppy food and adult food is the amount of energy levels and ingredient composition. Puppy food is generally higher energy, and will have higher fat levels in the blends.
Black Hawk has puppy food catered specifically for your growing best friends needs. Use ourfeeding calculatorto see how much Black Hawk you should be feeding each day.
At Black Hawk, we believe optimal health is achieved by providing a complete diet using ingredients derived as closely from their natural state as possible.See our range of puppy foods here.
Care. Our most important ingredient
An original recipe for success
Black Hawk pioneered the real food movement for pets. Our original recipe was developed when a passionate breeder simply applied this way of thinking to their dogs dietrelentlessly searching for ingredients with a nutritional benefit, and removing all that were lacking. Today, every Black Hawk product is made with this same philosophy: every ingredient matters. We use real, natural ingredients that are gently processed into kibble in a way that retains crucial vitamins and minerals, and never include the fillers that can be found in other pet food.
Over the years, Black Hawk has been committed to always going further and doing moreby using better ingredients, creating better products, and delivering better care and nutrition.
From strength to strength
Other breeders quickly embraced Black Hawks recipe for success. They could see shinier coats and happier, healthier dogs due to optimal nutrition.The movement grew organically, and soon the Black Hawk approach was being passed from owner to owner.
Today, Black Hawk remains passionately committed to delivering balanced, nutritious pet foods for both dogs and cats, as well as providing owners with the very best for their pets.
Proudly part of the Masterpet brand
Black Hawk sits proudly within Masterpeta publicly listed Australian and New Zealand business thats part of the EBOS group. For over nine decades, Masterpet has been providing highly nutritious food and treats, plus grooming and clean-up products and accessories, to pet owners across Australasia. As part of Masterpet, Black Hawk is committed to the belief that if our products arent good enough for our own pets, theyre not good enough for your pet either.
