When do you change from puppy food to adult food. My dog is 8 months old
2006-09-16 04:02:44 · 22 answers · asked by pebs 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is a SetterXCollie
2006-09-16 04:16:54 · update #1
Read below about growth and nutrition.
2006-09-16 04:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by SemioCode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officially a dog is a puppy until it is 12 months old. It then becomes a junior until 18 months old, followed by special yearling. It is considered to be an adult on attaining the age of 2
2006-09-16 07:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We ran some extensive tests some years ago, and the determining factor in how long a puppy should stay on puppy food is the size of the breed. The smaller the breed the longer they can stay on puppy food. The best schedule for giant and medium sized dogs is when the dog has completed 1 (one) 40lb bag of food it should be switched to adult food,,,,,,,, or,,,,,, it should be started on "large breed" puppy food and after completing 2 (two) 40lb bags switched to adult food.
2006-09-16 04:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AKC says a dog is a puppy until the age of two.
My year and a half female is still on puppy food, she looks great,
if you want to change over to dog food wait until your pup is about 18 month old, then switch it a little at a time.
2006-09-16 04:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by atticbat63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay this would be 18 mths to 2 years...it will be settled as an adult by then...it depends on the size of the dog. Large breeds are not adults until 3 yrs old, small dogs at 1 etc...
2006-09-16 05:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed. If you think your dog is fully grown then you should consider changing to adult food. The puppy food is high in fat for growth. It won't hurt your pup to keep him on puppy food but he may start gaining weight if his body isn't using the fat in the food.
2006-09-16 04:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by slickshiftin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should keep your puppy on puppy food until he's a year old, and when you change his food, do it gradually because dogs get the runs if you change their food all at once.
2006-09-16 04:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What age does a dog stop being a puppy?
What age does a man stop from being a boy?
-Never
2006-09-16 04:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case of our dog, NEVER! lol! She will be a mad puppy till the day she dies!
about the food thing though...check with your vet 'cos it depends on the breed and weight of the dog and what type of food you are feeding it! :)
2006-09-16 08:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by smileyscribe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for every year a dog is seven years old so every month they are 58 days old, so i would say about 3 months wer it would be nearly two, it would be a toddler then (1year, 7 months). at eight months old it would be 4 years 6 months, but u will no urself the hungrier the dog the more it needs
2006-09-16 04:07:12 · answer #10 · answered by betty_boop81xx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he is an adult. Even when he reaches full maturity that shouldn't stop him from acting like a puppy.
2006-09-16 04:10:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋