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Nutrition
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Gearhart Aussies commit to proper nutrition and a healthy diet for our puppies, young adolescents and adult, working dogs, and seniors. We feed Purina Pro Plan Focus (and can also recommend AvoDerm Large Breed Adult Chicken Meal and Brown Rice); and supplement with NuVet Plus, a canine vitamin. In addition, our dogs receive Vitamin C tablets or powder; and Brewers Yeast with garlic, daily. It is our belief that this combination keeps our dogs healthy and is the basis of sound, “allergy free” and beautifully coated Aussies.
Puppies begin at four weeks of age eating a “gruel”, consisting of Eagle Brand condensed milk and blended kibble. From six to ten weeks of age, the canned milk is replaced with kibble, mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin, green beans or sweet potatoes (Gerber baby food) and a half NuVet Plus daily chewable vitamin. At ten weeks, the pups eat kibble with an occasional teaspoon of chicken broth and/or a tablespoon of rice. To learn how NuVet boosts immunization in puppies, click NuVet and Immunity.
For treats, we suggest fresh vegetables such as carrots, broccoli stems, strawberries, watermelon (no seeds) or peaches. These are healthy, palatable treats. Dogs love them and they are packed with the best natural ingredients.
If you are interested in NuVet Plus vitamins, please click on to the link for information, prices or to order. NuVets Plus vitamins are not available in stores but can be ordered from our website; and are delivered to your doorstep at no additional charge.
Puppies begin at four weeks of age eating a “gruel”, consisting of Eagle Brand condensed milk and blended kibble. From six to ten weeks of age, the canned milk is replaced with kibble, mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin, green beans or sweet potatoes (Gerber baby food) and a half NuVet Plus daily chewable vitamin. At ten weeks, the pups eat kibble with an occasional teaspoon of chicken broth and/or a tablespoon of rice. To learn how NuVet boosts immunization in puppies, click NuVet and Immunity.
For treats, we suggest fresh vegetables such as carrots, broccoli stems, strawberries, watermelon (no seeds) or peaches. These are healthy, palatable treats. Dogs love them and they are packed with the best natural ingredients.
If you are interested in NuVet Plus vitamins, please click on to the link for information, prices or to order. NuVets Plus vitamins are not available in stores but can be ordered from our website; and are delivered to your doorstep at no additional charge.
