Puppy
For growing puppies of all breeds
Nala Health Puppy
Insect protein puppy food that is gentle on a young, sensitive stomach
A complete and balanced food for growing dogs of every breed, made with a protein most puppies have never eaten, DHA from marine algae and fibre that looks after the gut.
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- Trial bags available
What a puppy needs
What should a good puppy food do?
A puppy does most of its growing in its first year. The food in the bowl has to supply everything for that work, in the right balance, and it has to be easy on a digestive system that is still settling in.
Fuel steady growth
A complete protein with all the essential amino acids, for building muscle, organs and everything else a growing body makes.
Feed a developing brain
DHA omega-3 from marine algae, a nutrient involved in normal brain and nervous system development.
Build bones and joints
A balanced supply of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D for a growing skeleton.
Be kind to the gut
Fibre, chicory root, probiotics and butyrate support healthy digestion while the gut matures.
Insect protein
Is insect protein good for puppies?
Yes. Black soldier fly larvae are a complete protein: they contain all the essential amino acids a dog needs, along with healthy fats, minerals and fibre. It is easy to digest, and puppies like the taste.
It is also a protein your puppy has almost certainly never eaten. Starting a young dog on a novel protein, without the meats dogs most often react to, is a calm beginning for a stomach that is still finding its feet.
Sensitive stomachs
What is the best food for a puppy with a sensitive stomach?
Look for a complete puppy food with a short list of things that commonly cause trouble, a protein that digests easily and ingredients that actively support the gut. Then change over slowly, and give it time.
- Made without chicken, beef, egg, dairy, soy, wheat or maize
- Sorghum and millet: gluten-free ancient grains for steady energy
- Chicory root as a prebiotic, with added probiotics
- Calcium butyrate, a source of the short-chain fatty acid that nourishes the gut lining
The recipe does contain peas, lentils and chickpeas, so it is not legume-free. More on how the food is built in dog food for sensitive stomachs.
Bringing it home
How do I move my puppy on to Nala Health?
Your puppy has probably just changed home, and may have just changed food once already. Keep this change gradual, and keep everything else in the bowl the same while you do it.
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Start with a little
Mix a small share of Nala Health Puppy into the food your puppy came home on.
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Increase over about seven days
Raise the share a little each day. Take 10 to 14 days if your puppy’s stomach is easily upset.
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Feed by the guide, then by the dog
Use the feeding guide on the product page as a starting point, split into several small meals, and adjust as your puppy grows.
Puppies and their people
What puppy owners tell us
These are individual customers’ experiences, in their own words. Every puppy is different.
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I trusted Nala Health with my two senior huskies, and it gave them the best quality of life right to the end. Now with Molly, my new husky pup, there was no question—I’m sticking with the food I believe in. Her energy, coat, and digestion are all thriving. Nala Health can follow Molly through every stage of life
Molly Darren, pet parent -
I have been using Nala Health for over a year now. I use puppy, adult and senior and have had only positive experiences. The dogs’ fur is shiny and they have a good appetite on Nala Health. Their stools have also improved and the puppies where very excited about Nala when they started on solid food.
I highly recommended this food
Chilly Siv, pet parent -
Bamse, my 10-month-old Bichon Frise, struggled with appetite and inconsistent stools on other foods. Since switching to Nala Health, we’ve seen a remarkable improvement. Bamse now enjoys his meals, and his digestive health has stabilised. We’re definitely sticking with Nala Health. Thank you so much!
Bamse Kirsten, pet parent -
For years we fed our dogs what we thought was good dog food. However, we always had to substitute with some extras like family leftovers… just to make the dogs eat. With Nala, we feed them just the right portion and no unhealthy titbits to make them eat. They just eat their portions dry and as served and they LOVE it.
Best decision we have ever made for our Pets!
Lilly-Mae and Rusty Shaun and Gordon, pet parent -
Honey recently had the opportunity to taste your fabulous new dog food. She gobbled it up so fast and loved the taste. We are very impressed by the quality of your ingredients and the flavour of the food.
Honey Adéle, pet parent
The recipe
Nala Health Puppy
One recipe for puppies of every breed. Not sure your puppy will like it? Start with a Trial Bag.
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Puppy food questions
Is Nala Health Puppy a complete food?
Yes. It is complete and balanced for growing dogs, so it is all your puppy needs in the bowl, with fresh water always available. You do not need to add supplements or toppers.
Is it suitable for large-breed and small-breed puppies?
Puppy is one recipe for all breeds. The amount changes with your puppy’s expected adult size and current age, so follow the feeding guide on the product page and ask your vet if you are unsure how fast a large-breed puppy should be growing.
How much should I feed my puppy?
It depends on age, current weight and the size your puppy will be as an adult. The feeding guide on the product page gives the daily amount; divide it into several small meals, and weigh it on a kitchen scale rather than judging by eye.
When do I change from puppy food to adult food?
When your puppy has finished growing, which happens earlier in small breeds than in large ones. Your vet can tell you when your dog is there. Then move gradually to Adult Small Breed or Adult Medium to Large Breed.
My puppy’s stools changed when we switched. Is that normal?
A slightly softer or firmer stool is common in the first days of any food change and usually settles as the gut adjusts. Slow the changeover down if it does not. Watery diarrhoea, blood, vomiting or a puppy that seems flat are reasons to call your vet.
Can my puppy be allergic to insect protein?
Any dog can react to any ingredient, so no food is allergy-proof. Insect protein is new to most dogs, which is why many dogs who react to common meats do well on it.
Can I try a small amount first?
Yes. The Trial Bag lets you check that your puppy enjoys the food before you buy a full bag.
Give your puppy a gentle start
Complete puppy food with insect protein, delivered to your door.