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🍽 What We Feed at Salem’s Finest

At Salem’s Finest, all of our dogs — from puppies to adults — are on the same specialized diet. We believe in keeping nutrition simple, consistent, and high-quality.

🐶 Our Chosen Brand: Purina Pro Plan

We exclusively feed Purina Pro Plan, a brand trusted by veterinarians, breeders, and canine nutritionists.

Here’s why we love it:

  • ✅ All Life Stages Formula – Safe and effective for puppies, adults, and seniors alike.

  • ✅ Formulated by Experts – Developed by leading dog nutritionists for optimal health.

  • ✅ Supports Growth & Development – Contains DHA, a key nutrient found in mother’s milk that supports brain and vision development.

  • ✅ Highly Palatable – Our dogs truly enjoy it — they finish every bowl with enthusiasm!

🧠 Why We Avoid Grain-Free

We do not feed or recommend grain-free dog food, especially for Chihuahuas or Dachshunds.

Recent research links grain-free diets to serious heart conditions like dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). We strongly encourage all of our puppy families to do their homework and avoid feeding any grain-free options.

Healthy grains support heart health and balanced nutrition.

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Diet

🩺 Why Grain Matters for Chihuahuas and Dachshunds

Chihuahuas and Dachshunds are prone to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), so it’s vital that they receive healthy carbohydrates and good grains in their daily diet. These ingredients help regulate blood sugar levels and keep their tiny bodies strong and healthy.

🚫 Grain-Free Myths, Busted

Only 3% of dogs have a true grain allergy.
The real culprits of most food allergies?
👉 Proteins – especially chicken and beef.

If your dog is showing signs of food sensitivities, don’t immediately blame the grains. Instead, try switching to a novel protein like lamb or salmon before eliminating grains from their diet.

Grains support energy, digestion, and heart health – especially for toy breeds like the Chihuahua and Dachshund.

🦴 Why We Chose This Kibble

The kibble we feed is specifically designed for small mouths and growing puppies. It's easy to chew and packed with purposeful nutrition.

Here’s what it offers:

  • ✅ High-quality chicken as the main protein source

  • ✅ Added fish oil for Omega fatty acids and healthy skin

  • ✅ DHA for brain and vision development

  • ✅ Balanced calcium & phosphorus to support growing bones

  • ✅ Targeted protein levels for rapid growth and high metabolism

Feeding the right food during puppyhood sets the foundation for a healthy, happy adult dog.

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