When to phase out puppy food?

  • muskeye
    Duluth, Mn
    Posts: 306
    #1451464

    I have a 6 month old lab and am hearing multiple opinions on when to switch to adult food. I’ve heard everything from basically right away to a full year. Anyone care to share your opinion? Thanks.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18623
    #1451479

    Wiki says one year. Interweb sites I found mentioned at least that for labs but as low as 9 months for other dogs. I would just call my vet and do whatever he says.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    #1451483

    My vet friend says 12-18 months. At least wait until the big growth spurts are through.

    pass0047
    Pool4
    Posts: 492
    #1451511

    I recommend mixing over to adult food at 12 months of age. I am a small animal vet in Minnesota. Bone growth should be done and the extra calories should not be needed unless underweight.

    Geoffrey

    jerry b
    western WI
    Posts: 1506
    #1451516

    My vet recommended waiting till she was a year old and then mix in the adult food till it’s all adult. I took 2 weeks making the transition. Li’l Miss Dumb & Happy never missed a beat. ) jerr

    muskeye
    Duluth, Mn
    Posts: 306
    #1451586

    Thanks for the replies. I think I’ll just switch to a better quality puppy food specifically for large breed pups.

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