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25-08-2011, 07:28 PM
the trick with large dogs is to grow them lean and slowly,fat pups make fat adults and does no good for their growing bones.
imo,puppy food in the very early stages is required,but depending on the dog i would change to adult at around 6 months.
the other thing is to not change food often, and if u do,to do it gradually ,as pups are laying down their 'good gut bacteria' and also because dire,rear can occur if it is not done slowly,and this can kill puppies.
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25-08-2011, 07:40 PM
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs 
hi what is your pup on now?
the trick with large dogs is to grow them lean and slowly,fat pups make fat adults and does no good for their growing bones.
imo,puppy food in the very early stages is required,but depending on the dog i would change to adult at around 6 months.
the other thing is to not change food often, and if u do,to do it gradually ,as pups are laying down their 'good gut bacteria' and also because dire,rear can occur if it is not done slowly,and this can kill puppies.
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25-08-2011, 07:45 PM
Originally Posted by Kaya
actually a little ashamed to say but she was on purina puppy chow for large breed when i got her so i havent changed it. the vet says she is not over or under weight but i feel like she could benefit from better food...
my large breed pup was fed raw and a 'kibble' brand we have here that only contains fish and potato.
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25-08-2011, 08:00 PM
Originally Posted by WhichPets
I think Wellness is meant to be a good breed in USA?
Maybe some more dogsey folk from there will be able to help you with good brands sold in the US...
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25-08-2011, 08:03 PM
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs
its not the brand thats important,its the ingredients
Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Ground Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Tomato Pomace, Rye Flour, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tomatoes, Rice Bran, Whitefish, Natural Chicken Flavor, Carrots, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Ground Flaxseed, Ground Millet, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins etc....
Maybe there are quite a few grains in it.. seems to grain split
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