Havanese puppy nutrition plays an important role in your puppy’s growth, energy, digestion, skin, coat, and overall well-being. As your puppy transitions from our home to yours, one of the best things you can do is keep their routine consistent and provide high-quality food that supports healthy development.
Puppies need balanced nutrition, quality ingredients, and food that is gentle on their developing digestive system. We look for recipes made with real meat, poultry, or fish as the first ingredient and without corn, wheat, soy, poultry by-products, or artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
The Puppy Food We Recommend
To help give our puppies a healthy start, we recommend pawTree dog food. pawTree offers nutritionally complete recipes developed for dogs through multiple life stages, including growing puppies and adults. Families can choose from grain-free and healthy-grain recipes based on their puppy’s individual needs and veterinary guidance.
Your puppy has been eating pawTree before going home, so we encourage you to continue the same food for at least the first month. Keeping food consistent during this big transition can help reduce digestive upset and make the adjustment to a new home easier.
A Quick Note About Ordering
pawTree products are ordered directly through pawTree rather than purchased in stores. We recommend them because our puppies do well on the food, the ingredients meet the standards we look for, and consistency can help make your puppy’s transition home smoother.
When you order through our pawTree page, Chain-O-Lakes Companions may receive a referral benefit at no additional cost to you.
The pawTree Promise
One reason we recommend pawTree is its commitment to thoughtfully developed pet nutrition. Features of pawTree food include:
- Real meat, poultry, or fish as the first ingredient
- No poultry by-products
- No corn, wheat, or soy
- No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Developed by veterinarians and pet nutrition experts
- Made in the U.S.A.
pawTree nutritional products also include a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, subject to pawTree’s current return terms.
Why Keeping Your Puppy on the Same Food Matters
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it is also a major adjustment. New surroundings, people, schedules, and separation from littermates can all affect your puppy’s stress level.
Changing food too quickly during this transition can sometimes lead to:
- Upset stomach
- Loose stools
- Loss of appetite
- Extra stress on the digestive system
- Unnecessary discomfort during the adjustment period
For your puppy’s best start, keep feeding the same recipe and portion schedule provided at pickup. If you later decide to change foods, ask your veterinarian about a gradual transition.
How Much Should I Feed My Havanese Puppy?
The right amount depends on your puppy’s age, current weight, activity level, and the specific pawTree recipe. Follow the feeding directions on the food package and the schedule we provide when your puppy goes home. Havanese puppies have small stomachs, so younger puppies usually do best with multiple measured meals instead of one large meal.
Monitor your puppy’s body condition and appetite, and review portion changes with your veterinarian as your puppy grows. Always provide fresh, clean water.
Tips for Ordering and Saving
- Order the XL size. The XL size includes three bags and generally offers better value than ordering individual bags.
- Choose EZ-Ship. Recurring orders can be adjusted, skipped, or canceled, and may include shipping savings and PawClub points.
- Use an introductory savings code. New customers can use INTRO4U10 on orders up to $100 or INTRO4U20 on orders over $100, subject to pawTree’s current promotion terms.
- Remember the 90-day guarantee. pawTree offers a satisfaction guarantee on eligible products for 90 days from the purchase date.
Preparing to Bring Your Havanese Puppy Home
Nutrition is one part of a smooth transition. Learn more about the Havanese breed, review our adoption process, or meet our available Havanese puppies as you prepare for your new companion.
Questions About Your Puppy’s Nutrition?
We want your Havanese puppy to have the best possible start in your home. If you have questions about the food your puppy is currently eating or the feeding schedule provided at pickup, please email us or call 260-214-2113. For medical or dietary concerns, contact your veterinarian.