Feeding Puppies Cold Pressed: Gentle Nutrition for Growing Dogs
We know many new owners are asking, is cold pressed puppy food better than kibble? This guide explains why cold pressed is often the preferred choice in the UK for gentle digestion, natural nutrients, and balanced puppy feeding.
Why Choose Cold Pressed for Puppies?
Feeding puppies is slightly different to feeding an adult or senior dog, puppies require more food, more frequently during the day. Puppy feeding routines are vital cold pressed puppy diet supports frequent small meals well because it's easily digestible and helps maintain consistent energy levels. With so many options it's difficult to figure out what is best for your dog, but cold pressed might be the perfect option for you.
Benefits of Cold Pressed Puppy Food
Wilsons Pet Food's Premium Cold Pressed Dog Food is perfect for puppies as it's been specifically designed to promote good intestinal health with natural antioxidants, and supports strong, healthy bones, eyes, skin and coat - everything a growing pup needs!
As we gently press our ingredients at low temperatures, our food retains essential nutrients from our quality ingredients which are passed onto your puppy, this process also helps it to breaks down quicker in your puppy's stomach compared to traditional kibble, which helps to protect sensitive stomachs and preventing bloating. Cold pressed puppy food is naturally rich in vitamins and minerals an excellent option for puppy nutrition that supports immune function, digestion, and healthy growth stages.
Best Protein for Puppies: Salmon Cold Pressed
While our entire range of cold pressed caters for dogs of any age, we always recommend our Clear Water Salmon for puppies as it has the highest calcium to phosphorus levels for bone growth.
Salmon is a high-quality protein, crammed with omega-3 fatty acids which provides various health benefits for dogs and puppies including brain health and function, boosting the immune system, reduction in inflammation of the joints, alleviation of symptoms of arthritis and aids joint mobility. It also helps to maintain a healthy skin and coat and a reduction in skin irritations and allergies. Many UK owners search for ‘cold pressed dog food vs kibble’ and find that the high omega-3 content in salmon cold pressed makes it one of the most popular puppy food choices.
Feeding Guidelines for Puppy Cold Pressed Diet
The amount of food you need to feed your puppy will depend on their weight and expected adult size. Please make sure you read our feeding guide regularly so you can adjust their serving as they get older and always ensure you weigh out their meals so you can make sure they are fed the right amount.
You will begin to feed your puppy little and often, using rations from their recommended daily amount. The PFMA recommends that at first, feed your puppy four meals a day until they reach around 4 months old, then reduce down to three meals per day until they reach around 6 months then finally reduce down to twice a day which they will continue on for the rest of their lives. Following PFMA guidance, a cold pressed puppy diet can be split into smaller, more digestible portions especially helpful for sensitive stomachs or breeds more prone to bloating.
Hydration and Transition Tips
As with any food, always make sure your puppy has access to fresh, clean water with their meal and throughout the day. Always ensure fresh water is available particularly important when feeding cold pressed puppy food, which can help with digestion and helps prevent dehydration.
It's important to ensure that your puppy receives food that is both tasty and healthy. Visit our cold pressed puppy page to find out more!
