That adorable Great Dane puppy growing at lightning speed needs very different nutrition than your neighbor's beagle, and getting it wrong during those critical first months can mean a lifetime of joint problems. In this episode, professional groomer Jasmine Caldwell shares nearly a decade of observations about how early nutrition shows up in everything from coat quality to mobility, explaining exactly what to look for when choosing food for puppies expected to exceed 50 pounds at adulthood. Whether you're bringing home a Labrador, German Shepherd, or any other large breed, this episode breaks down the science behind proper growth rates and gives you specific numbers to look for on food labels.

• Excess calcium actually accelerates bone growth faster than surrounding tissues can support, leading to developmental orthopedic diseases—lo ...