Diet & Exercise
Throughout dogs’ lifespans, they should generally be fed fewer meals as they ​mature. Puppies should be nursed the first two months, then introduced to three ​meals per day when they are about three to six months years old. Their food ​intake should be reduced to two meals per day when they are six months to one ​year old and finally reduced to one meal after they reach one year old. And a ​dog’s typical body mass is composed of somewhere between 60 and 70 percent ​water. The ASPCA says just a 10 percent decrease in body water can cause ​illness, and a 15 percent loss can cause death, so make sure you keep your ​pooch hydrated!

Much like humans, dogs need to have a healthy level of activity to keep their ​organs healthy, as well as sun and fresh air. The minimum recommended time ​for exercise varies greatly with breed and size differences, but generally a range ​of 30–120 minutes of exercise is recommended per day! Can you imagine ​exercising two hours per day? OK, I know that wouldn't bother some of you ​reading this. But the thought of it to me makes me cringe! And by the way, ​exercising your dog does not mean you are being challenged to a push-up ​contest. Brisk walks are OK too! You can also choose from a variety of toys to ​encourage physical activity; just be sure they are age appropriate and do not ​pose a choking hazard. Pay careful attention to toys that require supervision.