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PetMax makes it easy to give your new puppy a healthy start. Shop puppy food made for growth, including size-specific formulas for small, medium, large and giant breeds, plus wet puppy food, puppy milk replacers for newborns, crates, pens and gates, potty training pads, teething toys, training treats, beds, collars and grooming supplies.
Choose from trusted brands like Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina Pro Plan, ACANA and Nutrience. PetMax is a family-owned Canadian pet store in Hamilton, Ontario, serving pet families since 1993. We ship across Canada, and you can order online for in-store pickup in Hamilton, usually ready within 24 hours.
Acana Puppy Small Breed Recipe
Product or Brand
Supports Growth
For Small Dogs
Acana Healthy Grains Puppy Sea & Farm
Product or Brand
Supports Growth
Product or Brand
Supports Growth
Dogit Home Guard Puppy Training Pads
Bud'Z Exercise Dog Pen With Door
Eukanuba Puppy Medium Breed Dry Dog Food
Supports Growth
Contains Grain
Digestion Aid
Supports Growth
For Large Dogs
Supports Growth
Contains Grain
Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy Dry Food Recipe
Product or Brand
Contains Grain
Supports Growth
Soft & Shiny
Clean Teeth
Tender & Chewy
Supports Growth
Tuff Value Kennel Plastic Pet Carrier
Digestive Health
Soft & Shiny
Contains Grain
Supports Growth
Contains Grain
Supports Growth
Puppy FAQs
What should I feed my new puppy?
Feed a complete and balanced food made for growth, labelled for puppies or for all life stages. Puppies need more energy, protein and certain minerals than adult dogs, and many puppy foods add DHA to support brain and vision development. The easiest way to choose is by your puppy's expected adult size: small breed puppy food has smaller kibble and more energy per bite, while large breed puppy food controls calories and calcium to support steady growth and healthy joints.
Which size of puppy food does my puppy need?
Choose by your puppy's expected adult weight. Royal Canin, for example, groups its Size Health Nutrition puppy formulas as X-Small (up to 4 kg), Small (4 to 10 kg), Medium (11 to 25 kg), Large (26 to 44 kg) and Giant (45 kg and up). If you are not sure how big your puppy will get, ask your breeder or veterinarian.
When should I switch my puppy to adult dog food?
It depends on size. Small and medium breeds usually switch at around 10 to 12 months, large breeds at around 12 to 15 months, and giant breeds as late as 18 to 24 months. Switch gradually over 7 to 10 days by mixing a little more of the new food into the old food each day, and ask your veterinarian if you are unsure.
How many times a day should a puppy eat?
Most young puppies do well with three or four small meals a day. At around six months of age, many puppies can move to two meals a day. Use the feeding guide on the bag for amounts and adjust to keep your puppy at a healthy body condition.
Why do large breed puppies need special food?
Large and giant breed puppies grow for longer and are more prone to joint problems if they grow too fast. Large breed puppy foods have controlled calories and carefully balanced calcium and phosphorus to support steady growth and healthy bones and joints.
What supplies do I need for a new puppy?
A new puppy checklist usually includes puppy food and food and water bowls, a crate or exercise pen, a comfortable bed, a collar or harness with a leash and ID tag, training pads and an enzyme stain and odour cleaner, chew and teething toys, small training treats, and a brush and gentle puppy shampoo.
Does PetMax ship puppy food across Canada?
Yes. PetMax is a family-owned Canadian pet store in Hamilton, Ontario, serving pet families since 1993. We ship across Canada, and you can order online for in-store pickup in Hamilton, usually ready within 24 hours.