emmawright
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sorry if this has already been asked... when do you change to adult food? on the puppy food pack it say puppy food is up to 18 months, so i keep her on it for 18 months? she is 5 and a half months now.
Puppy food is richer in protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals (especially calcium and phosphorous) to meet the rapid growth and metabolic rate of puppyhood. Puppy food is also preferred for pregnant or lactating females. Though many puppy food manufacturers recommend keeping a young dog on puppy food for 12-18 months, veterinary researchers now recommend progressing to adult food as early as 4-6 months of age. Some researchers believe puppy food is often too nutrient dense as dogs age and may contribute to orthopedic problems such as hip dysplasia, osteochondritis dessicans, and panosteitis as well as obesity if continued for too long a time.
My Wesley said:When I did the food search for Wesley, I found that a lot of people on here really like the Innova EVO and that's what I plan to put him on now. The only bad thing I've heard is that it gives some of them gas. And some people mix it with something else to prevent that.
Anyone know what to mix it with to keep the gas down? Thanks!