question on feeding puppy food

pomlover · Member Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 106

How long is OK to feed a small breed puppy food? I have heard it is alright to feed as long as two years and others say to stop at one year. What is the correct age to stop feeding puppy food? I don't want to feed puppy too long, but don't want to stop to early either. She is 10 months now so I have a short time to go, but wanted to make sure before the time was here. Smile

Thanks!!

nern · Moderator Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 5042 Location: NY

As long as the puppy is not getting fat....1yr is probably fine. My vet recommend that my aunt switch her shih tzu to adult food after she was spayed @ 4months of age. People and vets seem to have varying opinions on the subject.

MollysMom · Member Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 78 Location: Colorado

I'm still feeding my 6 month old puppy food....but I had to buy a big bag the last time I went shopping, as they were out of the small. Once this bag is finished, I'll probably start switching her over.

faeriedust1127 · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:45 pm Post subject:

I've also heard many different ideas on this, but my own personal belief is that once the animal has reached it's adult size, then its ok to consider switching over.

pomlover · Member Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 106

Thank you all for your replies. I have a big bag with quite a bit left and will be switching over to adult food slowly then. Thanks again!