Bringing a puppy into your life is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with plenty of responsibility. From the moment you welcome your new furry friend into your home, their growth and development will happen at a rapid pace. In fact, puppies grow so quickly in the first 12 to 18 months, it can feel like they’re changing overnight! Their bones, joints, muscles, nervous system, and even their skin all need care and attention during this crucial time.
While a good quality puppy food provides a solid foundation, it often isn’t enough to meet all of their nutritional needs—especially for breeds that are prone to specific health issues, such as joint or heart conditions. This is where supplements can make all the difference. With the right nutritional support, along with training and care, you can help your puppy grow into a healthy, happy adult dog.
Here’s how Proflax can help you support your puppy through these important stages of life.
Why Puppies Need More Than Just Food
Puppies grow at a staggering rate, and during those first 18 months, they’re developing everything from their bones & joints to their nervous & immune systems. While high-quality puppy food plays an important role in supporting this growth, it’s often not enough on its own to provide all the extra nutrients they need during this stage of life.
Certain breeds are more prone to issues with their joints, bones, or even their hearts, and providing extra support through supplements is crucial. By giving your puppy the right nutritional and emotional support, you’re helping to ensure they grow up strong and healthy—setting them up for a long, happy and balanced life.
Supporting Healthy Growth: Bone, Joints, and Ligaments
Just like children, puppies love to take risks. They jump, climb, and play without a second thought. But during their early months, their bones, joints, and ligaments are soft and still developing, which makes them more vulnerable to injury. Without proper support, this could lead to joint instability or long-term musculoskeletal problems.
Proflax’s Puppy Power supplement is specifically designed to support your puppy’s bone and joint health during these formative months. Packed with essential ingredients like Nettle, Fenugreek, Fennel and Turmeric, Puppy Power helps strengthen bones, joints, and cartilage, providing the structural support your puppy needs as they grow. For puppies that are more prone to joint issues, this extra support can make all the difference.
In addition to Puppy Power, Proflax’s Puppy Superchews are an ideal way to support your pup’s growing bones and muscles. These tasty chews are packed with nutrients to help develop strong ligaments and prevent injuries, so your playful pup can enjoy their adventures safely. They also include chamomile which helps to keep playful pups relaxed and calm ready for training. Feed one or two of these soft treats right before puppy training class will help them stay much more focused.
Training and Behaviour: Building a Well-Behaved Pup
Training is an essential part of raising a happy, well-behaved puppy. Not only does it help prevent behavioural issues, but it also strengthens the bond between you and your pup. However, puppies can be full of energy, making it challenging to focus on training or get them to settle down when needed.
If your pup is extra 'charged', anxious or lacks focus, Proflax’s Calming Superchews are excellent at providing that extra layer of calming support. These delicious chews are infused with Proflax Omega Calm plus L-Tryptophan, all of which will help to soothe your pup and aid optimal relaxation—perfect for training sessions or moments when your puppy needs to remain calm.
With your puppy feeling relaxed and focused, training becomes easier, and you’ll start to see results more quickly. Calmness can also help reduce anxiety during those first vet visits, trips in the car, or socialising with other dogs—making it easier to build a well-adjusted pup.
Encouraging Healthy Activity
We all know that puppies need plenty of exercise to grow strong and fit. But it’s important to remember that they’re still developing, and overdoing it can lead to injury. Just like how children can hurt themselves by running before they’re ready, puppies are prone to strain if pushed too hard during playtime.
That’s why it’s important to encourage healthy, age-appropriate activities. Short walks, light play, and basic training exercises help build muscle strength, coordination, and social skills. Keep things fun and gentle to ensure your puppy stays active without over-stretching their developing joints and muscles.
With the right balance of exercise, rest, and the support of Proflax’s supplements, your puppy will develop into a strong, active dog, ready for a lifetime of play and adventure.
Proflax’s Ideal Products for Your Growing Pup
At Proflax, we understand that your puppy’s health and happiness are your top priority, which is why we’ve created a range of supplements specifically designed to support your pup’s needs during those crucial growth stages.
Here’s a quick look at the products we recommend for your puppy:
- Puppy Power: Packed with superfoods that will keep your puppy's overall wellness supercharged with vitamins and extra TLC they need when growing.
- Puppy Superchews: These tasty chews provide extra support for your puppy’s bones, joints, and muscles, so they can grow strong without the risk of injury.
- Calming Superchews: If your puppy tends to get anxious or hyperactive, these chews help them stay calm and relaxed, making training and socialising easier.
Adding these products to your puppy’s daily routine ensures they get the right level of support, helping them grow into the strong, healthy adult dog.
Final Thoughts: Supporting Your Puppy’s Growth with Proflax
The first 18 months of your puppy’s life are critical to their development. With the right care, supplements, and training, you can give your pup the best start possible, ensuring they grow into a happy, healthy dog.
At Proflax, we are committed to helping your puppy thrive during these important months. Our carefully formulated products are designed to support your puppy’s health, from their bones and joints to their behaviour and overall well-being.
Let us help you give your puppy the best start in life. Together, we’ll ensure they grow up healthy, happy, and ready to take on the world with you by their side. 💛 🐾
