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Originally Posted by tonisaysss I stopped feeding puppy food at 5 months for my large breed. Puppy food is chocked full of vitamins and other growth additives so switching to adult food before the recommended year helps slow down growth. This helps in the long-run considering larger breeds are prone to hip dysplasia and joint issues. |
Isn't that what Large Breed Puppy formulas are for? Large breed puppy formulas should contain the proper balance of calcium and energy to ensure proper development.
I'm not an expert, so I'd go by what your trusted vet says, what the manufacturer of your dog food recommends, or the collective brilliance of dogforum.com.