I was just wondering when the best time is to switch my dog from puppy food to dog food??? I have heard so many different opinions just wondering what you all have found that worked out the best???
Why would keeping your dog on puppy food mean more trips to the vet?Well for my large breed (70lbs adult weight) I switched them over to adult food at 5 months which is what was recommended by their breeder. I guess during a growth spurt to much protein is a bad thing. Right now my one guy weighs 69lbs. He will continue to grow until about 24 months and he is 20 months now. After that he will have reached his adult height. I know some people who never even put their large breeds on puppy food. Their dogs had no health concerns at all. My vet says to keep them on it for at least 18 months, but then again keeping them on it longer means more trips to the vet which equals more money for him. Any vet down in my area I will always ask for an opinion here, a friend before my vet.
UniquityBelgians, Thanks for the input, but I started this topic to see when to start switching from puppy food to dog food...not if you agreed with puppy food or not...I just wanted a answer and this post has turned into something alot bigger than i indened...I still havent recieved a very good answer...I am not wanting to offend anyone at all I really enjoy this website i just feel there are some "know it alls" who give to much insite. Once again I hope I havent offended anyone.