is it okay to feed a 9 month old puppy grown dog food?

Answer 1

I wouldn't do it for the the reasons that the pup is still growing and needs those extra calories and nutrients in puppy food

I switched my Aussie mix to adult food at one year and had to switch her back to puppy food because she lost four pounds in two months. Considering she only weighed 40 pounds to begin with, she had a 10% weight loss. , We went back to puppy food pursuant to the vet's instructions.

She gained back the four pounds, plus a couple more and is now maintaining her weight.

Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

Different breeds (or sizes) have different requirements. Because the size of the dog will also determine the amount the dog should be given the same formula works with almost every breed. Assuming that you are starting with an 8 week old puppy, buy one 40# bag of food. When the puppy has consumed that one large bag, it is then time to switch to an adult food. As you can guess, the smaller the dog the longer it should stay on puppy food.
There are however several brands of "Large Breed Puppy Foods". These foods are not as "hot" as normal puppy foods, yet do have the added ingredients that are good for puppy's. When using Large breed puppy food you can then use it longer than you should normal puppy food.

Eagle pack dog food did an extensive study years ago with their sled dog program. What they found was that puppy's kept on a puppy formula for a longer period developed faster, but also broke down younger. All the dogs that were kept on puppy formulas for a year or longer were retired from racing before they were five. Yet all the dogs that were switched over to adult foods were still competitive at the age of 8.

Answer 3

A puppy formula will be formulated to meet the needs of growing puppies depending on the size of breed. For example, a small breed puppy formula will have higher energy content to support the faster growth rate of small breed dogs. A large breed dog food will have a controlled growth formula to prevent rapid growth spurts which put undue strain on growing bones and joints. Puppy formulas like Natural Choice puppy also contain DHA to promote healthy brain development. I would recommend that you feed a puppy food rather than an adult dog food, or at least mix the two formulas in a 1:1 ratio. Hope that helps :) Olivia Pet Nutrition Specialist Nutro

Answer 4

No, like kittens, he is still a puppy. Wait until he is 12 months or more.

I have a 6 month old kitty and he loves to eat chicken and beef I fix for my family. I put the chicken broth, without the fat, into his dry food and he is perfectly happy. I also give him kitten food. If I buy wet or dry food I make sure it's kitten food.

So, for puppies, keep buying puppy dry and wet food until 1 yr.

You don't have far to go. But, if he is always wanting something more then you can give him some chicken or fish cooked just to get him satisfied.

Answer 5

Yes,in fact it's better for them as they won't grow too rapidly,and are less likely to become fat.I started feeding my German shepherd adult food at the age of six months,after she was spayed.She is nearly six-years -old and in wonderful shape-on the lean side with very healthy joints and a beautiful coat.She eats Diamond Naturals Lamb and Rice and Diamond naturals Senior 8+(all of my other dogs are over 8 years,so she eats some of their food-vet says it is OK).

Answer 6

It depends on the breed of dog. If it is a larger breed you can change to a good quality adult food if it is a smaller breed keep it on the puppy food until it is a year old, unless you detect signs of too much weight gain, if this happens switch to regular adult food.

Answer 7

well puppy food is better for a puppy than grown dog food. It has the nutients in it for a growing pup. So no I think you should feed it puppy food.

Answer 8

is it a large breed dog? i have a golden retriever and what i was told was to stop feeding large breed puppy food at 6 months of age..because they grow quickly and it can hurt their joints becasue the puppy food helps them grow quicker and with large breeds you want them to grow slow so their joints have time so grow. so i was told to always feed large breed food but stop with the puppy food after 6 months. as for small dogs i am not sure but i dont see why it would hurt to stop? the puppy food has more fat and stuff in it to help with encourage their growing.

Answer 9

It won't hurt if you crush it or water it down. My 10 mo. old Jack started eating our adult Beagles food at 7 mos. instead of his puppy chow, so I started mixing his food. Now we have found a food for both dogs that have the same proteins and nutrients they can both eat and that has saved us money.

Answer 10

No puppies need puppy food for the first year. It has everything they need in it. I guess it would be okay if you started mixing it in with the puppy chow.