puppy food for their best first year

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Hill’s Brand Horizon

Find the best food for your puppy

Choose from a wide variety of targeted nutrition, led by science to meet the unique needs of your puppy.

Science Plan Dry Puppy Food Bags

Why choose Science Plan puppy foods?

Hill’s Science Plan provides science-based nutrition for your pup’s ever-changing needs as they grow. All Science Plan puppy foods offer:

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Great-tasting ingredients with high-quality protein

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Precise nutrition to support healthy skin, coat and stool

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Clinically proven antioxidants for a healthy immune system

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Vet Essentials Puppy Food Bags

Why choose Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit puppy foods?

Nourish your puppy's healthy growth with advanced nutrition that contains essential benefits targeted to their specific needs - available from your vet clinic. All Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit puppy foods:

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Nourish their developing microbiome and promote healthy digestion with our ActivBiome+ prebiotic blend

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Support their developing immune system with our powerful blend of antioxidants (Vitamins C + E)

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Support optimal brain development to help nourish their ability to learn, with omega-3s from fish oil

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Support healthy bone and joint development with a precise balance of minerals and omega-3s from fish oil

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Promote their healthy skin and coat with nourishing omega-6s

Find out more about Hill's Vet Essentials Multi-Benefit foods.

Puppy care for their best first year

Know the challenges

Your pup is going to test your boundaries – it’s part of growing up! Here are some common puppy care issues that you can expect over the next few months.

  • Chewing
    Chewing is a normal behaviour and helps with teething discomfort. Be prepared with appropriate chew toys and feeding enrichment.
  • Socialisation
    Expose your puppy to a variety of environments, people and other dogs in a fun, positive way.
  • Potty Training
    Once home, potty training your puppy is one of the first things you'll need to do.

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Make sure your puppy has a proper ID

You’ll want to make sure your puppy is microchipped, and they have a tag on their collar with your contact details clearly displayed.

Get your puppy vaccinated

Vaccinating your puppy can help to protect them from several major diseases.

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Find the right puppy food for your dog’s breed size

Small breed puppies (under 25 lbs | 12 kg) have different nutrition needs compared to large breed puppies (greater than 35 lbs | 25 kg). Make sure to find a dog food designed for their rate of growth.

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Your puppy’s growth guide

During their first 15 months, you’ll want to track important dates and developments. Download this helpful growth guide and subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing support and resources during your puppy’s journey toward adulthood.

Understanding your puppy’s nutrition

Hill’s Science Plan and Prescription Diet Dry Pet Food

How often should you feed your puppy?

Your puppy will need the right amount of nutrients to become a healthy adult. Here are some simple steps to help keep your puppy healthy:

  • Weigh your puppy regularly
  • Feed based on the feeding guide found on the pet food packaging and veterinary recommendations.
  • Adjust the amount you feed as your puppy grows.

Know how much to feed your puppy

Puppies need to eat often, but too much can lead to weight issues. Use this puppy food calculator to find a proper feeding schedule, and remember: size, age and breed are also factors, so check with your veterinarian first.

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*Based on Hill's Science Plan Puppy Food Chicken recommendations

The microbiome and puppy health

Your pet’s gut microbiome plays a significant role in balancing their digestive health and overall body function. Puppies start building one immediately after birth.

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HILL'S SCIENCE PLAN Perfect Digestion Puppy

Hill’s Science Plan Perfect Digestion

Hill’s Science Plan Perfect Digestion uses a breakthrough blend of prebiotics, to support a dog’s unique microbiome for healthy digestion & overall well-being.

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