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  • September 15, 2023 at 9:26 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #189672 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    Bringing a Bouvier home. I raised my Lab on Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy. I see similar high ratings on other foods of similar price points ā€“ Science Diet, Eukanuba, Royal Canin. Diamond, etc.

    Thoughts from anyone on what they have done used with me also realizing the Bouvier, though female, will be a bit bigger than my Lab boy and she will grow slower. Thanks In advance.

    June 10, 2019 at 5:41 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #140361 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    We just brought home a male lab puppy and he is a bundle of joy. The breeder had him on Pro Plan Focus chicken. It seems by the nutritional profile that it is 1.1% calcium. However, when the posters here are recommending a Pro Plan, is there a Purina Pro Plan that is even more suited for large breeds? My little guyā€™s dad was 80 pounds (not fat at all) and I want to be careful with his growth. Would Wellness be a better choice? I heard someone say that is the best. Thanks in advance.

    July 17, 2017 at 5:58 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #103072 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    Fromm is not offered at Chewy anymore and we have several dogs and it is easier to go through them. The Pro Plan Large Breed Puppy does not seem to be listed as a 4 or 5 star food, yet I do see it recommended by respected people on here. Wellness Core is really nice, but it might be a little too far out of range.

    June 19, 2017 at 7:18 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #102399 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    In two weeks we bring home my baby Australian Cattle Dog. My Yellow Lab is a little over a year old and she has been on Fromm Large Breed Puppy her entire life. I see that it is now a 4 star but thought it was a 5 star when we started her on it last year. My new boy will likely be just a little over 50 pounds but I think it might be wise to start him on a controlled calcium food as ACD can have hip issues. What foods in the 5 star category are the most popular here? Wellness, Orijen?

    August 28, 2016 at 12:56 am in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #89468 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    Fromm large breed puppy. It has been great so far for my lab.

    August 16, 2016 at 9:15 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #89277 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    My girl really likes the Fromm Large Breed Puppy.

    July 24, 2016 at 8:07 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #88498 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    Thank you so much. I tried really hard to take in all the information and use the calculator that was provided on the page. I could not afford Orijen, but think this is a good choice. I love the new pup and want to do all I can. Thanks for all you do!!!

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    July 24, 2016 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #88496 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    based on the calcium and phos and other information, I think I am ordering Fromm Heartland Gold Large Breed Puppy

    July 24, 2016 at 5:39 pm in reply to: Large and Giant Breed Puppy Nutrition #88492 Report Abuse
    Eric C
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    I have been feeding my 12 week yellow lab Dick VanPats Natural Balance. She is clearly gaining a bit too much weight, but this is likely due to my portions being too high. However, after doing research here I do want to change food. I am torn between the following:

    Fromm ā€“ Heartland Gold Large Breed Grain Free Puppy
    Fromm ā€“ Gold Hollistic Large Breed Puppy
    Wellness Core Grain Free Puppy
    Wellness Large Breed Complete Health Puppy

    The chart I saw posted early in this thread seems to only one of these Wellness listed, but not sure which one it refer to. Also, the Fromm listed in the calcium chart has the Fromm Four Star Nutritionals, but not the puppy specific formulas. Has the chart been updated? Is there a better choice for my lab for her hips? Does this mean only the Fromm and Wellness listed in the chart has the recommended balance of calcium ideal for my late breed?

    Thanks in advance

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