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06-06-2005, 08:58 AM
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Puppy food- when to switch?

Just wondering what age is it recommended to switch from a puppy food to an adult food? I think I read somewhere 6 months is a good time, but I'll be away when Archie turns 6 months so is it better to do this before or after?
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06-06-2005, 09:59 AM
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sorry i cant help tuti , but im watching this thread closely , cos wont seem long till skys ready for the switch!!
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06-06-2005, 10:08 AM
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I have no expertise in feeding small breed dogs. This site suggests the change-over should take place at around 10 months: http://www.petfriendly.com/corporate...nutrition.html

I am not sure how reliable the above recommendations are. I change my medium-large dogs over at around 6-8 months.
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06-06-2005, 10:09 AM
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great info thanks sb !!
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06-06-2005, 10:18 AM
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We changed about 6 - 7 months.
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06-06-2005, 10:34 AM
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If my dogs have filled out nicely I'll change around 8/9 months, but sometimes continue right up to 12 months
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06-06-2005, 10:39 AM
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i change between 6-7 months old
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06-06-2005, 10:52 AM
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Better safe than sorry. I would wait til 8-9 months.
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06-06-2005, 11:18 AM
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I've been told 6 months by some and 12 months by others... This is labrador sized dogowners I'm talking about though..
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06-06-2005, 02:36 PM
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Im changing Finn to adult food as soon as his adult teeth are through and he is able to cope with the size of kibble probably about 5 months.
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