Are you thinking about adding a very special four-legged friend to your family? If you've already taken the leap and welcomed a new pup into your life – congratulations! They bring so much joy, but we know that with all those cuddles comes a little bit of responsibility too. To help you get your pup off to the best start, we’ve put together a few tips on what they need nutritionally, emotionally, and for training.
Nutritional Support: Helping Your Puppy Grow Strong
At Proflax, they feel that supplementation is important for your puppy because they are growing at such a rapid rate. Throughout the first 12-18 months, they need extra nutritional, physical and emotional support to really thrive.
Why Supplement a Puppy's Diet? - Adopting a pro-active approach
- Puppies grow at a rapid rate - skin, bones, nervous, digestive and circulatory systems. Supporting these systems through the growth period is critical to avoid injury, strain or damage
- Specific breeds definitely need additional support - see 'which breeds' below
- Working Puppies - with all the extra energy they are using, it's important to re-fuel their energy and support their organs and joints!
- Icky Tummies! - a common problems with pups where they eat everything and anything they can get their mouths on particularly around Christmas Time! Supporting gut health in pups is critical as a dysfunctional gut = poor immune system which can result in allergies and inflammation.
Puppy Power Oil - General Health & Nutritional Support
Proflax Puppy Power contains the powerhouse herb Turmeric to keep bones, joints & ligaments healthy and strong. This amazing versatile oil blend also helps to support skin, circulatory, nervous & immune systems, providing a comprehensive all-in-one supplement solution.
Puppy Power consists of 75% pure cold pressed flaxseed oil with a 25% herbal tincture blend consisting of; Nettle, Calendula, Chamomile, Turmeric, Gotu Kola
Marshmallow Root, Fennel, Fenugreek. Suitable for all dogs and puppies over 8 weeks to support optimal health & wellbeing. Puppy Power is availble in four sizes: 100ml, 250ml and 500ml bottles.
Which breeds benefit from Puppy Power oil?
Bones, joints, and ligaments – Ideal for fast-growing breeds like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, and Great Danes.
Immune and digestive systems – Helps boost immunity and digestion, which is vital for sensitive stomachs in breeds like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Cocker Spaniels.
Healthy skin and coat – With ingredients like Chamomile, it promotes a glossy coat, which is essential for breeds like Cocker Spaniels, Collies, and Poodles that are prone to skin issues.
Nervous system and overall vitality – Provides essential nutrients for breeds with high energy, like Border Collies, Jack Russell Terriers, and Boxers, who require steady support for mental focus and physical activity.
Tummy Support
All breeds of puppies need extra tummy support with Tummy Tastic, a powerful pre & probiotic that contains natural clays to aid intestinal hygiene. Helps with colic, bloating and windy pups and any pup that's managed to find a few presents under the tree! Helps to stop sickness and diarrhea in 6-12 hours.
Training & Focus Aids
For extra focus and calming support, Puppy Superchews are a an ideal pre-training treat. They are effective and work within 30-60 minutes.
Calming Superchews: For extra nervous puppies
For ultra calming support for those extra anxious pups, Proflax Calming Superchews are ideal and work in 20-30 minutes - perfect before long journeys in the car or meeting new friends!
