This will only apply is you are actually picking up the puppy locally. If shipping is required, that is another BLOG post.
Adopting a new EBD puppy? Do you have food, bowls, crates, bedding, toys and water? What you say about water? Yes. Take 2 empty 1 gallon jugs with you, if you can, and fill up with the water from where you get the puppy. Just like visiting foreign countries and you are told not to drink the water, the same applies for puppies also. Their digestive systems are very sensitive to change. You should start off feeding the same food that was being fed to the puppy. A respected/reputable breeder will educate you about what they feed, why and even offer you a bag “to-go” if you do not have the same food. Any changes in food should occur over a 1 week period of time. You gradually transition over to the new brand of food to prevent violent difference in digestion. The same applies with water. Start to mix the original water with the new water 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4 and then fully switch. This will also minimize changes in the digestion system.
This will only apply is you are actually picking up the puppy locally. If shipping is required, that is another BLOG post.
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So some of you might recognize those words from a Lynyrd Skynyrd band song from back in the days, and many might not. Depends on age and music preference. But THIS refers to the Bullie gas smell. If you own a Bullie, you know what I am talking about. Most cause of gas is from the food that you feed. While EBD’s normally have gas problems, you can minimize this greatly by feeding the right food. Many if not most EBD are allergic to wheat and other grain items in the food. This not only causes gas but is also a leading cause of the tear stains as well. There are PLENTY of premium brand dog foods that are grain free. If you change to a new brand, witch over slowly..mix 90% of original and 10% of new, 80/20,70/30 and this can be done over the course of a week. Buy a small bag of the new food before investing in the BIG bags. Watch for severe changes in BM (poop) and STOP if you see any severe changes. There are also some Bullies that are allergic to chicken also. SO, finding the BEST dog food for YOUR dog takes time. It is NOT just the price of the bag. With the premium brands you will feed less. The food is much more digestible; the dog gets more nourishment and will have less stool volume. Oh…and less or practically NO gas.
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