Figure 1. Nutrition should be discussed at every opportunity during growth to ensure that the puppy is receiving adequate nutrition. Photo of the author's dog at a puppy check appointment.

CPD article: Puppy nutrition: weaning and beyond

Weaning is an important life stage for puppies. It is a high-risk time for them (Grellet et al, 2012) and must be managed carefully. At 4 weeks of age, the dam's milk no longer provides all the...