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Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door. Clean Label Project verified. Nothing artificial, ever.

Starting solids made easy. Six stages of organic, non-GMO baby food delivered to your door.
Freshly made single ingredient smooth purees to textured multi ingredient recipes.
Clean Label Project verified. Nothing artificial, ever.

Starting at $2.96 per BLEND

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Stage 1 (Single Ingredient) | 6+ mos

Single ingredient, very smooth and organic baby purees to start your little one’s starting solids journey.

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Stage 2 (Two Ingredients) | 6+ mos

Two ingredient, smooth fruit and vegetable blends for babies who are ready to try combos and new ingredients.

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Stage 3 (Three Ingredients) | 7+ mos

Three ingredient blends smooth in texture designed for palate expansion. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

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Stage 4 (Four Ingredients) | 8+ mos

Multi-ingredient blends with thicker textures featuring unique combos of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, oils and superfoods.

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Stage 5 (Five+ Ingredients) | 8+ mos

Multi-ingredient combination blends with thicker textures and chunkier ingredients for your advanced eater. Recipes feature fruits, vegetables, legumes, superfoods, herbs, spices, oils and ancient grains.

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Stage 6 (Transition Meals) | 9+ mos

Textured and thicker transition meals with whole pieces of vegetables, legumes and ancient grains for transitioning to table foods and baby-led weaning.

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When I learned about Little Spoon, I felt so reassured knowing that there's a truly healthy, fresh, uncompromisingly high-quality option out there now for babies. ”Stephanie MiddlebergRegistered Dietician & Founder, Middleberg Nutrition

Your questions, answered.

Typically, your baby is ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready: Sitting up with little to no support Strong head control Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating
Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we believe in transparency about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes. We know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of high-heat so the vitamins and minerals remain. This also allows our Babyblends and Smoothies to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon for added freshness the way you might squeeze a few drops of lemon on an apple to prevent browning.
Much of the baby food on grocery store shelves is heavily processed with extreme heat so it can last for years on a shelf, and often has preservatives, additives and fortifiers. In the last two years, there has been a congressional report published on the quality of popular baby food brands, quantities of heavy metals and traceability concerns. Not cool, and not the quality nutrition we want for our kids. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. At Little Spoon, we use an FDA approved food safety technique, cold-pressure, not heat pasteurization, to ensure our Babyblends are safe and stay fresh in your fridge for 14 days or freezer for up to 3 months. We source from trusted suppliers and farmers and our Babyblends are USDA Certified Organic and made with non-gmo ingredients. We work with pediatricians and leading experts to develop blends that fit every eating stage for your baby, from first bites and single-ingredient blends through to advanced puree recipes. Our blends serve as a great companion to baby-led weaning and our complex blends offer thicker textures and whole pieces of food as your baby ages. Purees starting at $2.96 per blend.
All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish.
Yes! Based on the information you share with us on your baby’s age and eating stage, we’ll recommend the Bayblends that best match your little one’s developmental needs. As your baby ages, we’ll update our menu recommendations with each new box. You can always manually change, add and remove Babyblends with ease to your upcoming deliveries.
You bet! You will always have full control to modify your order on your Delivery Schedule at any time. If you have questions about what blends are best for your baby, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature to talk with one of our Child Nutrition certified Care Team members.
Yes! We love that some parents and littles want to take a more tiny hands-on approach on their journey into solids and Babyblends offer a great compatible option for nutrition and development alongside BLW. Baby-led weaning has become a popular way to introduce babies to whole foods. Typically baby-led weaning begins with larger pieces and around 8+ months, moves to smaller pieces. Our Biteables line is perfect for babies transitioning to table foods—whether puree-fed or baby-led weaning! As with anything having to do with your mini, we recommend discussing BLW with your pediatrician to see if it's the right fit for your family.
We know how frustrating it can be to see your baby refusing food. But be patient before you give up on the food - the average baby needs to taste a food up to 15 times before recognizing it and developing a taste for it. It’s all part of palate training and perfectly normal. Pro tip? Try mixing a new flavor in with a familiar one to help ease your baby into trying new things! You can read more tips here.
Our Babyblends are OU Kosher certified, the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency. Our blends are also Kosher Pareve (no dairy or meat). Our Plates are not currently kosher certified.

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Organic Baby Food Delivery

Little Spoon is the best organic baby food delivery for busy parents by offering a one stop shop solution to starting your baby on solids, which we know is a daunting task. We have a full menu and guide to transition your baby from formula to baby food. Our baby food ranges from stage 1 baby food to stage 3 baby food all the way up to stage 6 baby food, all delivered to your home. Many of our purees are Clean Label Project certified which means that our finished baby food have been tested for 400+ contaminants including heavy metals. Stage 1 baby food contains a single ingredient. Some examples of our stage 1 baby food blends are: banana baby food, sweet potato baby food, butternut squash baby food, and apple baby food. All of our baby food blends provide essential nutrients and vitamins, like vitamin A for your baby's growth and development. For example, our sweet potato baby food blend has beta-carotene to support eye health and the immune system. Stage 2 baby food blends contain 2 ingredients of fruits or vegetables - perfect for babies 6+ months and older who are ready for more complex flavors and ingredients. Whether it be carrot + sweet potato baby food or blueberry + butternut squash baby food, your baby will be expanding their palate and getting critical vitamins and antioxidants. Our stage 3 baby food blends have fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices for your little one's continued food journey. Designed for 7 month old babies and older, these 3 ingredient small batch organic baby food blends feature unique and delicious ingredients. Take our Apple, ginger, and carrot stage 3 baby food blend - not only will your baby love eating this yummy baby food, but also they will get 100% of the daily vitamin A+ needed. We also offer baby-led weaning (BLW) compatible meals. Most importantly, our blends are non-GMO and certified clean label baby food. Your child's health is our #1 priority! Let Little Spoon take the stress out of feeding your baby. Whether you are just starting solids or trying to introduce more complex organic, certified clean label baby food, Little Spoon offers stress-free, convenient and organic baby food delivery.

Apple Baby Food | Stage 1 Organic Apple Puree For Your Baby

We craft our organic baby food blends in fresh, small batches - resulting in delicious blends like our homemade quality, organic apple baby food blend. Nutritious, tasty, and free of added sugars or additives.

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Category
Stage 1 (Single Ingredient) | 6+ mos
Key Ingredients
Apple
Key Allergens & Dietary Restrictions
None
Nutrition Facts
8% Magnesium, 15% Potassium, 90% Vitamin C, 30% Vitamin K, 20% Vitamin B6

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Pick your plan.

Have a baby, toddler, big kid or all three in your house? We’ve got options for everyone.

Choose your products.

Checkout and choose from our menu of options. Add additional products, select meals and make changes with ease.

You’re all set.

That’s it! We’ll prep your Little Spoon order and deliver it straight to your door. Pause, skip, cancel or adjust at any time.

Typically, your baby is ready to start solids between 4-6 months. We always recommend talking to your pediatrician to discuss your baby’s needs when it comes to starting solids. There are a few telltale signs that your baby may be ready: Sitting up with little to no support Strong head control Has outgrown their tongue thrust reflex Is starting to show interest in food and what those around are eating
Your child’s health is our #1 priority and we believe in transparency about our ingredients, nutritional information and recipes. We know how upsetting the recent congressional report on heavy metals in grocery store baby food was for parents. At Little Spoon, we have always done things differently. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. We use cold-pressure technology as an alternative to heat pasteurization, killing harmful bacteria without the use of high-heat so the vitamins and minerals remain. This also allows our Babyblends and Smoothies to stay fresh in the fridge for up to 14 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Occasionally, we use a touch of organic lemon for added freshness the way you might squeeze a few drops of lemon on an apple to prevent browning.
Much of the baby food on grocery store shelves is heavily processed with extreme heat so it can last for years on a shelf, and often has preservatives, additives and fortifiers. In the last two years, there has been a congressional report published on the quality of popular baby food brands, quantities of heavy metals and traceability concerns. Not cool, and not the quality nutrition we want for our kids. All of our Babyblends are 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO and vegan. We focus on a wide variety to diversify your little one’s diet. We never use rice (high in organic and inorganic arsenic), fortifiers or anything artificial in our blends. We've partnered with the Clean Label Project an independent, third-party expert organization that rigorously tests for over 400 different contaminants including heavy metals and other toxins. At Little Spoon, we use an FDA approved food safety technique, cold-pressure, not heat pasteurization, to ensure our Babyblends are safe and stay fresh in your fridge for 14 days or freezer for up to 3 months. We source from trusted suppliers and farmers and our Babyblends are USDA Certified Organic and made with non-gmo ingredients. We work with pediatricians and leading experts to develop blends that fit every eating stage for your baby, from first bites and single-ingredient blends through to advanced puree recipes. Our blends serve as a great companion to baby-led weaning and our complex blends offer thicker textures and whole pieces of food as your baby ages. Purees starting at $2.96 per blend.
All your Little Spoon products can be stored in the fridge for up to 14 days, or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Our Blends can be eaten at a range of temperatures, whatever works best for your baby! To warm up your blend, we recommend putting the container in a shallow bowl of warm water and stirring until heated. If you wish to microwave, simply pour the puree into a microwave safe dish.
Yes! Based on the information you share with us on your baby’s age and eating stage, we’ll recommend the Bayblends that best match your little one’s developmental needs. As your baby ages, we’ll update our menu recommendations with each new box. You can always manually change, add and remove Babyblends with ease to your upcoming deliveries.
You bet! You will always have full control to modify your order on your Delivery Schedule at any time. If you have questions about what blends are best for your baby, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or use the chat feature to talk with one of our Child Nutrition certified Care Team members.
Yes! We love that some parents and littles want to take a more tiny hands-on approach on their journey into solids and Babyblends offer a great compatible option for nutrition and development alongside BLW. Baby-led weaning has become a popular way to introduce babies to whole foods. Typically baby-led weaning begins with larger pieces and around 8+ months, moves to smaller pieces. Our Biteables line is perfect for babies transitioning to table foods—whether puree-fed or baby-led weaning! As with anything having to do with your mini, we recommend discussing BLW with your pediatrician to see if it's the right fit for your family.
We know how frustrating it can be to see your baby refusing food. But be patient before you give up on the food - the average baby needs to taste a food up to 15 times before recognizing it and developing a taste for it. It’s all part of palate training and perfectly normal. Pro tip? Try mixing a new flavor in with a familiar one to help ease your baby into trying new things! You can read more tips here.
Our Babyblends are OU Kosher certified, the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification agency. Our blends are also Kosher Pareve (no dairy or meat). Our Plates are not currently kosher certified.

rating of the top 10 Russian and foreign brands with reviews according to KP

Goods for children are always under special quality control. Including food. After all, food for a baby is not only a way to satisfy hunger, but also acquaintance with different tastes and a guarantee of healthy development (1). Today there are many different brands. Among them, we selected the best manufacturers of baby food, based on the reviews of parents and expert opinions.

Rating of the top 5 Russian baby food manufacturers according to KP

There are many popular brands among Russian manufacturers of baby food. Basically, various purees, juices, cereals and dairy products are presented on the market. There are also formulas for babies, but in smaller quantities. The popularity of food is due to high quality and rather low (in comparison with foreign analogues) price.

Agusha

Agusha is one of the most popular baby food manufacturers in Russia. The trademark appeared in 1992 and has a wide range of products for children of all ages. Newborns are offered powdered milk formulas, babies from 4 months - a variety of purees, sour-milk products, water, older children - ready-made cereals (both dairy and non-dairy), juices, fruit drinks, compotes and fruit bars for a snack.

Thanks to the availability and variety of products, the manufacturer is confidently holding onto the Russian market. The safety and quality of Agushi is also confirmed by some neutral studies. For example, fruit cottage cheese, as well as kefir from this brand, received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (2, 3).

However, some parents are confused by the rather high price of certain items.

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	Pepsico Russia
Assortment	puree, dried milk mixtures, cereals, fruit bars	Recommended age	C Founded	1992

Pros and cons

There are mixtures in the product line; a wide range of.

High price for some items.

FrutoNyanya

FrutoNyanya baby food brand products are distinguished by a wide range and wide distribution in stores. Among the products of the brand you can find: a variety of cereals (with additives in the form, for example, pieces of fruit or without them), vegetable, fruit and meat purees, water, dairy products, juices, fruit drinks and nectars, snacks. For children prone to acute reactions to certain products, a special line of hypoallergenic food is offered.

Some of the brand's products have received high ratings from Roskachestvo, for example, biocurd, buckwheat porridge (4, 5).

Nutrition from this brand is designed for both the first complementary foods and for babies after a year. The composition contains salt and sugar, which are not recommended for children under one year old.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	Progress
Assortment	purees, drinks, soups, snacks, cereals, snacks, water
Recommended age	from 0 months
Founded	2000

Pros and cons

May contain allergenic ingredients (eg sugar).

Grandmother's Basket

The manufacturer has been present on the Russian market since 1999. The main product is a variety of purees, which are available in glass jars and soft packs. For example, apple puree from this brand received the highest rating from Roskachestvo in all analysis criteria and was awarded the Quality Mark (6).

For older children, prepared meals, meatballs, healthy snacks such as fruit lozenges and biscuits are available. Also, "Babushkino Lukoshko" produces children's herbal teas. Salt in some products is not always welcomed by parents.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	"Sivma"
Assortment	puree, finished lunch, drinks, fruit stucks
Recommended age	from 4 months
Founded	1999

Pros and cons

Relatively low price in the segment; varied products.

There may be undesirable auxiliary components in the formulation (eg salt).

"Subject"

"Theme" offers products for children from 4 months to 3 years. The assortment includes a variety of meat, fish and vegetable purees, dairy products, ready meals and juices. But fruit purees are not presented. Packaging 一 is one of the distinguishing features of the brand. Thanks to special tin cans, the products are reliably protected from sunlight, which prolongs the shelf life. Also, many products of the brand are available in non-spill packages, so it is convenient to take them with you on the road. According to the results of the research, cottage cheese and juice "Theme" received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (7, 8).

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	"Danon Russia"
Assortment	puree, dairy products

Pros and cons

Innovative packaging; high meat content.

There are no fruit products in the assortment.

Diaper

All ingredients for production are supplied from our own farm. The manufacturer claims that thanks to this, it is possible to set fairly low prices for products.

The potential buyer is offered fruit and vegetable purees (some with cottage cheese), soups, various juices and fruit drinks, as well as water. Some of the products are hypoallergenic. The composition does not contain unnecessary components: salt, sugar and preservatives. Meat and fish products are not represented in the product line.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	"Gardens Podonya"
Assortment	puree, cream-soups, porridge
Recommended age	Site	from 4 months	S.	2005

Pros and cons

Low price in the segment; simple and clear structure.

Lack of meat and fish products in the assortment.

Rating of the top 5 foreign manufacturers of baby food according to KP

There are many foreign companies that produce baby food on the Russian market. A century of history, many years of experience and a good reputation helps to supply the market with quality products, which are preferred by many parents.

Gerber

The assortment of the American manufacturer includes products for children from 4 months. In supermarkets and online sites, you can find vegetable and fruit purees, cereals, healthy snacks, juices, and desserts (cottage cheese treats, smoothies, and others). Hypoallergenic food is also provided. For example, dairy-free buckwheat porridge of this brand is highly appreciated by Roskachestvo experts, who noted the safe composition of the product without dangerous and harmful substances, including no added sugars (9).

The manufacturer claims that the high prices are due to the corresponding quality, which is ensured by strict standards and adherence to technology.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	Nestle
Assortment	pure, Joks, snacks, desserts
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Founded	1927

Pros and cons

Hypoallergenic products; natural composition; high quality.

High price in the baby food segment.

HiPP

German manufacturer's products are suitable for children from birth. Infants are offered hypoallergenic powdered milk formulas enriched with vitamins. For feeding - various purees, cream soups, cereals, and as a snack for older children - snacks and dairy desserts.

Meals are made exclusively from natural ingredients, without added sugar. The high price, according to the manufacturer, is due to the use of special technologies and high-quality products.

Main characteristics

Manufacturer	HIPP
Assortment	puree, cereals, drinks, snacks, dry dairy mixtures
Recommended age
Country of origin	Germany
Founded	1957

Pros and cons

Natural composition; There are baby formulas in the assortment.

High price of products.

Fleur Alpine

Natural baby food of premium quality. The range includes purees, cereals, cookies and juices - both regular and for children prone to allergies or intolerant to gluten. In addition to the usual products, the manufacturer offers olive oil (from 6 months) and sauces (from 3 years).

From time to time, the products of this brand come under the attention of experts from Roskachestvo and Roskontrol. For example, Three cereals porridge showed excellent results: a good composition with dietary fiber and no foreign impurities, the appropriate taste, color and smell (10), and buckwheat porridge meets the advanced standards of Roskachestvo, except for the increased protein content (11).

Not all products on the official website can be purchased in a regular store. However, they can be purchased on marketplaces.

High price; Not all brand products are easy to find on offline sites.

Semper

The Swedish company offers a wide range of products for children of all ages. Dry milk formulas are suitable for newborns, and there are even specialized ones that are best used for constipation. Some of them are designed for babies older than six months. For crumbs older than 4 months, the manufacturer offers a variety of vegetable, meat, fish and fruit purees, cereals, juices and children's tea with vitamins. In addition to the usual products for children, there are wellings — oatmeal and multi-cereal porridges with natural additives, cookies, and meatballs.

Roskachestvo examined this brand's applesauce and, apart from its high carbohydrate content (higher than indicated on the packaging), found no drawbacks (12). In addition, some purees contain starch.

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	Hero Group
Assortment	Military mixtures, purers, porridge, drinks, cookies
Recommended age
Country of origin	Sweden
Founded	1963

Pros and cons

There are mixtures in the product line interesting combinations of flavors.

High price in the segment; the presence of starch in the puree; the product according to BJU may differ from that stated on the package.

Heinz

American food company offers a wide range of products at affordable prices. There are fruit, vegetable and meat purees, cereals (dairy and non-dairy), soups and drinks. As a healthy snack for babies from 5 months, special cookies are suitable, and fruit and cream puddings will be a great dessert for older children. You can also find a special vermicelli that will suit crumbs from 6 months. The manufacturer's porridges received the highest rating from Roskachestvo (13). However, some products contain sugar and starch, which many parents of babies do not approve of.

The main characteristics

Manufacturer	Heinz
Assortment	puree, soups, vermichel, pudding, cookies, tea
Recommended age	USA
Year of Manufacture	1869

Pros and Cons

Product contains prebiotics; affordable price in the segment of baby food from foreign manufacturers.

Some products contain sugar and starch.

How to choose the right baby food

A child's menu may differ from another baby's diet, not only because of age, but also due to health conditions (for example, a tendency to constipation or a dairy allergy) and personal preferences. However, the first thing to consider is age. It’s also important to keep in mind that your baby’s diet should be free of added salt and sugar (14). Certain positions deserve some explanation.

Milk formulas

Designed for feeding babies. In fact, they are designed to become an alternative to mother's milk. For the full development of the crumbs, it is necessary that vitamins and trace elements are present in the composition.

Canned puree

Introduced from 4 months. There are fruit, vegetable, meat and fish options. Combinations are also possible. For the first feeding, it is recommended to choose one-component purees from vegetables or fruits.

Porridges

Porridges, as well as mashed potatoes, are recommended to be offered to a baby from 4 months. Thanks to the special processing of cereals, baby porridge is easily boiled, which significantly saves cooking time.

Nectars, juices

You can give your baby juice or nectar from the age of 4 months. As long as it doesn't contain sugar. If available, it is better to wait at least up to 1 year.

Reviews of doctors about manufacturers of baby food

一 Baby food is becoming an object of special attention on the part of the state and parents, 一 says pediatrician Ekaterina Mikhaltsova . - The main advantages of industrial products and dishes are ease of use, balanced composition and minimal cooking time. However, you must strictly follow the age recommendations and cooking rules indicated on the labels.

- Dairy products and baby food in particular are complex production products where quality control is essential at all stages. Therefore, it is better to trust large manufacturers, - explains sanitary doctor Nikolai Dubinin . - It is important to pay attention to the composition and, before offering the child, taste the food yourself. In general, doctors agree that commercially produced baby food is no worse than home-cooked. And some are even better, due to supplements in the form of vitamins and trace elements.

How many grams of dry food per day should be given to a dog: how to calculate the daily feeding rate, how much adults and puppies should eat

Our pets do not know when to eat and can not stop in time. And if a kind owner always reacts to the pet's plaintive look, the dog can get sick. There are a lot of diseases associated with overeating, and some of them are fatal. The same can be said about the lack of food. Let's figure out how many grams of dry food per day should be given to an adult dog or puppy, and how to calculate the daily feeding rate.

Crackers or natural food

There is constant debate among breeders about what is better to feed their pets: industrial food or products from the master's table. At first glance, the second option is more acceptable, since in this case the dog will eat fresh meat, vegetables and dairy products, while dry food is perceived by many as fast food for animals, an analogue of human chips and crackers. We are in a hurry to dispel this myth: they are developed by scientists and veterinarians, laying in them all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals that will support the dog's metabolism and health. In turn, at home it is quite difficult to independently calculate the correct balance of protein, folic acid, prebiotics, vitamins A, D and E and other components of the daily diet.

In addition, the composition takes into account certain predispositions of different breeds to various diseases, allergies and pathologies, reducing the risk of disease or the development of abnormalities.

There is another equally common myth that pets need a varied diet for a fulfilling life. This is not so: they are quite conservative animals in terms of their taste preferences. Therefore, it is recommended to change the diet only as the pet grows up, and also in some cases: if the dog has an allergy to a particular food, or during pregnancy and lactation.

Daily Value of Dry Dog Food: Diet

There is a myth that only dry food is bad for your health. Therefore, many mix goodies from the table with their pets. With such “care”, the owners harm the animal: crackers are a balanced diet, tested by doctors and containing all the necessary vitamins and minerals. If you decide to add some product to your pet’s diet, then an overabundance of nutrients is possible. For example, by feeding an animal with a chicken leg from the festive table, and then giving crackers, you increased the protein content in the dog's body. Excess can lead to diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract. Do not experiment with your pet's health.

It is especially important to observe the dosage during the development of the puppy. For example, if he receives more calcium than is necessary for his age and weight, the risk of developing hip dysplasia increases.

Dry food must be dosed according to the class and size of the dog. Drinking water in sufficient quantities should always be next to the bowl. A healthy adult animal drinks 30-50 ml per kg of weight per day. Puppies need to be given half a glass of water every two hours: due to their active growth, they use calories and fluid faster.

We select dry dog food and calculate the serving size

Class and brand

Economy class is made from offal and cereals, it does not contain meat. Its energy value is 280-320 Kcal. It is also necessary to introduce vitamin and mineral supplements into the diet. The portion of such food is the largest. In addition, often unscrupulous manufacturers write on the packaging a composition that does not correspond to reality, increasing the dose of certain ingredients or completely replacing them with better ones.
Premium class is made with the addition of meat. Its energy value is 320-400 Kcal. These foods are more recommended by veterinarians and experienced breeders than cheaper economy brands.
Super Premium Grade is made primarily from meat and is a complete diet. Additional useful substances in the dog's food do not need to be added. Energy value - 400-450 Kcal.
Holistic is 60% meat. This is the most nutritious diet. Portion is the smallest, but its energy value is 400-450 Kcal. However, professionals often say that the holistic class does not differ much in its nutritional value from premium and super-premium, but such food costs more because it belongs to the premium class itself.

Dog size

Each product must be labeled with the serving size. It varies depending on the brand and energy value of the product. One serving is usually divided into two meals: morning and evening feeding.

On average, dogs of large breeds (for example, German Shepherd, weight from 40 kg) consume 500 g of premium food and 700-800 g of economy class per day. A product for them is being developed with less calories, because the animal's metabolism is slow. That is, they eat a lot, but the food for them is more dietary.

Medium breed dogs (weight from 12 to 40 kg) eat 350-450 g of premium food and 550-650 g of economy class food.

The most high-calorie diet is selected for small breeds due to their excessive activity. Small ones (for example, Yorkshire Terrier, weight up to 12 kg) eat 150-300 g of premium food and 350-400 of economy per day.

How much dry food should be given to a pregnant dog per day

During gestation and lactation, the animal expends more energy. Starting from the 42nd day of pregnancy, the portion increases by 25-50%. Provide a pregnant or lactating dog with constant access to food. In this case, you can not follow the diet if your animal is not prone to obesity. Puppies and feeding will use up extra calories, and fasting during this period is much more dangerous. However, weigh the animal regularly to minimize the risks.

Age limits for servings

The energy expenditure of animals varies with age. Puppies are active, they are growing and they need high-calorie food and an increased portion. With the achievement of seven years, pets become calmer, energy activity decreases, as does a serving of food. And in large breeds, for example, in Great Danes, the aging process can begin at all from two years. In any case, you either stick to the lower limit when calculating portions, or transfer the dog to special food marked Senior.

Dosage calculation for active dogs

Not all of our pets are homebodies. Some are serving, participating in exhibitions. The level of activity of these animals exceeds the average calculation. Constant physical activity increases energy consumption. The portion in this case must be increased by ⅓.

Seasonality as an indicator of feeding

Service dogs work regardless of good or bad weather outside. Animals often carry their post on the street, and in the cold season they spend more energy. The body consumes additional nutrients to keep warm. The portion of dry animal food must be increased by ⅓ in the cold season and reduced by ⅓ in the warm season.

An adult dog should not be fed more than twice a day. Overfeeding can lead to obesity, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal problems.

It's important to understand that your pet's food is not a cost item to skimp on. The composition of cheap and expensive feed is very different from each other. Thus, an economy-class product contains blood, bones, hooves, horns, modified soybeans and vegetable cake. Premium and super-premium products are more natural, they consist of meat, offal, skin, bones, cereals and vegetables. Experienced breeders and veterinarians recommend feeding dogs more expensive, but more natural food.

If the pet has health problems, the selection of the correct diet must be made under the supervision of a veterinarian. He will choose a diet food that will not harm your pet.

One more nuance that should be clarified: do not interfere with products of different brands when feeding. You should buy food from a certain manufacturer that suits your dog and takes into account all its individual characteristics. Mixing different brands or drying with natural can lead to an imbalance of vitamins in the animal's body and disruption of the digestive system.

How much dry food should a dog eat

Dog size	Economy Energy value 280-320 Kcal	Premium Energy value 320-400 Kcal	Super Premium Energy value 400-450 Kcal	Holistic Energy value 400-450 Kcal
small (up to 12 kg)	350-400 g per day	150-300 g per day	150-200 g per day	100-200 g per day
medium (from 12 to 40 kg)	550-650 g per day	350-450 g per day	300-400 g per day	300-350 g per day
large (from 40 kg)	700-800 g per day	500 g per day	450 g per day	450 g per day

Should I feed my puppy dry food?

Babies are active, they grow and expend more energy. Such food for them is a balanced diet containing all the necessary vitamins and minerals for the development of the animal. Since all vital processes are formed in the puppy's body, you need to be especially careful when choosing food and calculating portions. Almost every manufacturer, especially premium and super-premium class, has a division of products by age. So you can buy exactly the one that matches the age of your pet.

In the first month of life, the puppy is fed with mother's milk, which is replaced with artificial nutrition only if the bitch refuses to feed the puppy or her milk is toxic due to illness. To successfully transfer a puppy from natural milk to powdered milk, it must be fed at least eight times a day, gradually reducing the amount of feeding. So, in the third and fourth weeks of a puppy's life, four times a day is enough, and then the pet can be gradually accustomed to solid food. You should start with wet food that is easy to lick and swallow. Hard granules are recommended to be soaked in water. By the third month of life, a puppy's milk teeth are already strong enough to gnaw.

How to teach

Often breeders do this from childhood. To do this, they soak it first in mother's milk and then in water. Thus, at the time of the move, the puppy is ready to completely switch to “drying”.

Due to active growth and development, the dog's diet will change every month. Puppies in the second month of life need to be fed 5-6 times a day. Then every two months, remove one meal, gradually leaving only two meals a day. Try to follow the routine. Leave the bowl of food for 15 minutes and then remove. If you miss a meal, wait until your next meal. A puppy, like any child, can be naughty. If there is food left in the bowl, do not give him the extra volume at the next meal. With such restrictions, you can quickly teach him to endure and not go to the toilet before walking. If you are regularly undernourished or refuse to eat, see your doctor. If the puppy is healthy, then the doctor will definitely help you choose food and calculate the portion.

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