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Need a new food for week old puppy
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InkedMarie.
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Kari P
MemberHi! Iām pretty new to this group. Iāve been reading and reading, but feel more confused the more I read. Iāll think Iāve got the right foods option and then feel like I missed something. So, I thought Iād come here for some advice.
We have a 10 week old golden doodle puppy. The breeder had her on Iams Puppy Smart for large breeds. After reading, Iām not super impressed with its quality. Iāve keep her on it for a couple weeks while sheās adjusting to her new home with us. Now, Iām ready to make a switch. I cannot spend mass amounts on dog food ($100 a bag kind of expensive), but want to give her quality food. I would love some suggestions.
Iāve also got an adult 5 year old black lab. Heās been eating Nutrition because we thought it was a good foodā¦until I found this website. Now, Iām certain he needs a new brand as well. I know they canāt eat the same thing because of the differences in age, but eventually Iād like them to both be reading the same food. So, Iād also like suggestions for quality dog food for this guy as well.
Thanks all, in advance, for your help!
KariKari P
MemberSorry the title was missing the 10 week old puppy part!
Dori
MemberHere is a link to large breed puppy foods on DFA put together by HDM. Hope this helps.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwApI_dhlbnFY183Q0NVRXlidWc/edit
Pitlove
MemberHi Kari-
I disagree that a puppy and 5 year old dog canāt eat the same food. You can absolutely feed the same food to both you would just maybe not feed the same amounts. Idk if you consider your dog a senior dog at 5, but if you do senior dogs need MORE protein than puppies and adult dogs contrary to popular belief. Senior diets are often very very low in protein however, a puppy food wouldnāt be. I never care about what the front of a bag says. My pitbull is currently eating a food marketed for āsmall breedsā lol. its just smaller kibble size and hes fine with it. I would have no problem feeding him puppy, adult or senior food as long as the ingredients were up to par for me and the nutrient profile was correct.
Take a look at the list Dori linked. Those are all foods that have proper calcium levels for large breed puppies like your golden doodle. and please make sure you donāt overfeed as that, along with improper calcium/phos levels can cause many skeletal disorders like pano, OCD and hip dysplasia.
InkedMarie
MemberHi Kari,
pick a food from the list in the link that Dori shared. Both dogs may be able to eat the same thing; your lab is a bigger dog, may start in the coming years to have some joint issues/arthritis and grain free is best for that as grains can be inflammatory. -
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