When to switch to adult food?
When to switch to adult food?
I was wondering when you guys suggest switching to adult dog food. My vet said to follow what the bag says but if that were the case I would be feeding her puppy food for a year.
Re: When to switch to adult food?
If you search 'puppy food' in the forum, you will find at least 238 opinions.
Re: When to switch to adult food?
Many, including myself, never use puppy food. A Performance adult dog food has about the same combinations as puppy food. You also get much more for your money when buying adult food.
The food I use is 30% protein and 20% fat... Performance food. The puppy food from the same brand name is 28% protein and 20% fat. Why would i buy puppy?
The food I use is 30% protein and 20% fat... Performance food. The puppy food from the same brand name is 28% protein and 20% fat. Why would i buy puppy?
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I don't use it either but there is a difference in the vitamins and minerals. I just like the results I get better with an adult food rather thn a puppy food.Sharon wrote:Many, including myself, never use puppy food. A Performance adult dog food has about the same combinations as puppy food. You also get much more for your money when buying adult food.
The food I use is 30% protein and 20% fat... Performance food. The puppy food from the same brand name is 28% protein and 20% fat. Why would i buy puppy?
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Re: When to switch to adult food?
Use a small kibble good adult feed that the puppy can handle. Start before the pup is weaned, and don't use a puppy feed. It doesn't have to be 30/20, 26/18 or so is fine.
big steve
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what i do is use 1 small bag of puppy food when 8 week pup comes home. food he was weaned on. last week or so i start mixing in my adult food,CANIDAE ALL LIFE STAGES dry food.
i buy food in 44 lb bags.
i buy food in 44 lb bags.
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+1big steve46 wrote:Use a small kibble good adult feed that the puppy can handle. Start before the pup is weaned, and don't use a puppy feed. It doesn't have to be 30/20, 26/18 or so is fine.
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Re: When to switch to adult food?
My dogs and puppies never get puppy feed. I have always used adult feed and have seen great results.
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Why not feed her food for all life stages? Orijen has an all life stages formula.
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Orijen is a rip-off and not suitable for the vast majority of dogs on this forum.B&BWeims wrote:Why not feed her food for all life stages? Orijen has an all life stages formula.
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The powers that be say DHA is an element of nutrition puppies need for better development. It is listed in most quality puppy formulas. It is available in fish oils. I have no idea what it is really, and don't know if it is in premium adult feeds, even if not listed.
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i do. i use CANIDAE ALL LIFE STAGES .at 8 weeks i am going to feed my puppy a small bag of what breeder had him on THEN when i have like 1/4 of food left,say around his 12 week or so, i will slowly start mixing in my CANIDAE ALS food.B&BWeims wrote:Why not feed her food for all life stages? Orijen has an all life stages formula.
i get it for 45 dollars a bag at 44 lbs in bag.
I get free bag every 10 bags .
so i will have toby and new pup on same food .
free bag thrown in every so often.