Vet formulated, real dog food, made fresh and delivered.
Keeping your dog as young as a pup.
WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY PUPPY?
Congratulations! Having a puppy is one of the most wonderful things in life! You are going to have so much play time, laughs and cuteness overload! Being a puppy Mom or Dad is a huge responsibility, and all new mom’s and dad’s want to make sure they start their puppy off right.
Puppies grow quick. Within 12 months, they are generally considered adult dogs, so you have that period of time to ensure that they have been given the nutrients they need to help with their growth.
WHAT DOES MY PUPPY NEED TO GROW HEALTHY AND STRONG?
Providing your pup with proper nutrition is critical. They need this to build strong bones, teeth, add muscle, grow to their full potential, as well as minimize the risk of developing allergies and provide them with the energy for their learning and importantly, play time.
Puppies need food that provides them with a combination of healthy proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and water.
These are essential nutrients to help them grow and function. You can get these nutrients from a number of different pet foods, however it is important to know the reality of what else is in this food.
FRESH FOODS VS COMMERCIAL FOODS
We are advocates of feeding your dog whole foods. Below in the 'Resources' section, we have outlined some links for some additional blogs for you to read.
Puppies and dogs require different food sources for their nutrients. They get this from a variety of proteins, fruits and vegetables, just like we do. Feeding fresh foods allows your dog to get natural macro and micro nutrients in their diet from each ingredient. This is especially important to ensure that they are not getting these through non-natural sources such as synthetic vitamins, preservatives and additives.
Commercial pet foods (such as kibble) are a form of processed food, and there are a few key issues with feeding this to your pup.
1. Many contain synthetic vitamins to supplement the loss of natural nutrients
These are often not bioavailable to our pups.
2. The claim on your packaging of ‘complete and balanced diet’ is not entirely accurate.
It's impossible for our body to absorb every mineral and vitamin we need from one single meal, just like us.
3. Contain preservatives and additives to help give the food a long shelf life (eeeek!).
Consider the process it took to get the ingredients into these perfectly shaped biscuits and then a synthetic coating on the outside to make it palatable for your pup.
4. Nutrients from each ingredient is stripped away
The ingredients are cooked at such high temperatures (this is called extrusion) and they then need to add a lot of additional ingredients that you can’t pronounce into your dog's meals to make the claim that it's healthy.
Another way to think about it is by considering what you feed a baby. You start with milk, and then progress to whole foods - fruits, vegetables and proteins. You wouldn’t feed your baby processed foods from a shelf, because they need real ingredients to help them grow.
It’s actually the same with adults - we wouldn’t eat processed foods every day because we know that it’s not healthy for us (although we do every now and then of course) and will cause us longer term issues such as obesity, and other illnesses. The same principles apply to your dog.
SO, WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY PUPPY TO HELP THEM GROW?
Once your Puppy is 4 weeks old they can start to get weaned off milk and on to solids. This is where your role as a dog Mom or Dad becomes critical.
We recommend your pup eats whole foods, not processed foods.
Puppy Gang Fresh Foods has 4 meals that contain only proteins, fruits, vegetables and organic supplements to give your pup the macro and micro nutrients they need.
Dogs of all ages need a combination of muscle meat, organ meat, calcium, fruit and vegetables for a balanced diet. All of our ingredients are steamed to preserve the nutrients, and remove the risk of bacteria. They are then blended together, and frozen, and delivered to your door in the Toronto area.
You can give your pup a different meal every couple of days so that they get exposure to the different proteins, fruits and vegetables to help build their immune system and reduce the risk of allergies developing as well as to get a variety of different nutrients in their diet.
Our meals are great for dogs of all ages, however a puppy will have different quantities that they need to eat to help them grow.
HOW OFTEN AND HOW MUCH SHOULD MY PUPPY EAT?
Up to 6 months: 3-4 times a day if possible.
After 6 months: twice a day.
Puppies need higher calories than a standard adult dog calculation for feeding. This is because they need the extra calories to help their quick growth, particularly in the first 5-6 months.
We can help you to calculate how much to feed your growing pup on a whole foods diet. Email us at info@puppygangfreshfoods.com
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?
You can check out our meals here and start with a trial pack (save $42 today!). Select from a single recipe or our variety pack to try all of our meals.
This 1 minute video shares more about how we got started with Kalinda's health journey from processed foods to fresh foods.
All Puppy Gang Fresh Foods customers have access to a free 15 minute consultation with our animal nutritionist to answer all of your questions.
To purchase your pup's trial pack click here.
For more information, follow us @puppygangfreshfoods, visit our website www.puppygangfreshfoods.com or email us at info@puppygangfreshfoods.com
Research shows using whole foods as a nutritious topper can transform your pup's health.
FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF A COFFEE EACH DAY, YOU CAN PROVIDE YOUR PUP WITH NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS MEALS.
Just like us hoomans, dogs of all ages need a variety of nutrients to give them a balanced diet. By cycling through different proteins, fruits and vegetables and adding Puppy Gang Fresh Foods meals in your pup's existing food, your dog will get the nutrients they need in their every-day diet.
PUPPY GANG FRESH FOODS CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Our clients tell our story better than we do
Kimberly shares how switching to Puppy Gang Fresh Foods has improved the quality of life for her dog Lila!
HIGH QUALITY, NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
NO FILLERS, NO GRAINS.
By adding Puppy Gang Fresh Food meals to your dog's existing food, you can expect to see your pup have increased energy, improved stool quality, softer fur and more excitement at meal times! But don't take it from us..ask our customers!
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"I have three raw food fed dogs, and I have started feeding them puppy gang fresh food a couple times a week , as recommended by their holistic vet. I have two small senior dogs, and one has pancreatitis, so I was nervous about switching food, but I trusted my vet, and gave puppy gang fresh a try. They loved it, and it was a seamless transition. My young golden retriever seemed jealous, so we introduced it to him too. He is normally SO picky, and often doesn’t finish meals, but puppy gang is his favourite now, and there is never anything left in his bowl.
I love the company, the communication back and forth to determine the best meals for my gang, and lastly, the reliability. Our meals are delivered on time, and I am always pleased with the quality of the food. Really impressed, and I would highly recommended Puppy Gang Fresh foods!"
- Maureen Hanson
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"Thank you for creating such unbelievable products! Ellie has always been a picky eater- for three years, I ground up her kibble, baked it into cookies, tried many different cooked products and always had to smother her meals in treats and toppings to get her to go near it.
Since trying the rotation of Puppy Gang meals I have never seen Ellie run so quickly to her plate and patiently wait at the fridge for more! She loves your Rosemary chicken and Beef Lover meals and I love the variety and ease of delivery!
We were introduced to Puppy Gang meals by our trainer who is also a huge supporter of your company as your food has the ability to increase a dog’s lifespan by 25% and dogs seem to go nuts over these healthy meals!
Thank you for keeping Ellie healthy and happy for a long time to come!”
- Sam Basian
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"My rescue pup has had many health issues and we've struggled to find the right food for her. We ran into puppy gang fresh foods at woofstock and can never look back !! The whole team is so sweet and all their flavours are a hit with my 7 month old puppy and even my family's senior spaniel has been munching it up! Whether your dog has any digestive or other health issues or is a healthy doggo I'd recommend this food!!
- Alex Lyall
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“I've tried everything and this is the best! My dogs love it! So easy to serve and I don't have to go out when I'm low on food. It comes to me. My dogs just have to hear me spooning it out and they come running! Who could ask for anything more"
- Mary
BLOG RESOURCES
WHAT IS THE MOST NUTRITIOUS DOG FOOD? Click here
NATURAL VS SYNTHETIC VITAMINS. Click here
WHAT KIBBLE COMPANIES WONT TELL YOU Click here
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DOG'S DIETARY NEEDS Click here
