At what age do you start adult dog food

When or what age should you start feeding your puppy adult food? We give my 8 month old pup Iam proactive Smart puppy health food. But im really into the naturaul stuff, but I can only find natrual dog food for adult dogs. When can I feed him adult doggy food? I know its too early right now, though. Thanks

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Answer #1

Hi there,

At my shelter we keep the dogs on Puppy Chow until 1 year, then we switch to Dog Chow. A large reason for the puppy chow is to help them gain weight, since it is higher in fat. If the pup is a healthy weight, you’ll probably be able to change it safely within a month.

Answer #2

I would check your breed or call your Vet’s office, some breeds are on puppy chow longer then others. Boxer stay on puppy chow longer then other dogs

Answer #3

thats what I thought, but I wasnt totally sure

Answer #4

I’ve always had GSD’s and they are pulled off puppy food very early due to growing too fast…

I’d think a Terrier would be fine to change over to maintence food by 8 months…

phrannie

Answer #5

Thats fine. I fed mine adult food since he was about 5 months old he did fine. x

Answer #6

I think usually at age 1…

Answer #7

I’ll wait til he’s 1 year old, he could use the extra fat, hes very active and burns his calories easily!

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