i like the brands canidae and innova and i was going to go with canidae all lifes stages but its for small and large breeds and i wish it would have a formula for just large breeds like innova.so which is more balan ced for a large breed puppy cause i noticed the calcium and phosphorus is higher than innva and i dont want her bones to grow too fast.so what is better for her innova or canidae
2007-08-17 05:30:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Generally the only difference between a food for small breeds and large breeds is the size of the kibble. The composition of the dog food is the same.
Your golden pup should be large enough to chew larger sized kibble (as long as it's a formula for puppies) -- so I would recommend you go with that.
2007-08-17 05:50:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are good brands. However, I feed my show GSD's Canidae from the very beginning. Since I started feeding Canidae, I have not had a single issue with osteoartritis issues in my dogs from their growing too fast (where I did on some other large breed formulas).
2007-08-17 05:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by GSDotch 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get the large breed one. Generally small breed food is for tiny breeds that need a smaller kibble. These little dogs have very light bone structure.
Her bones will be fine. Canidae & Innova are both excellent foods. Sounds like your little golden has found a great owner.
2007-08-17 05:37:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Young lady! You have asked this same question numerous times yesterday and then here you are again today.
I have a total of 31 yeas with Golden's now I told you yesterday that the Canidae is perfect for Golden's both in nutrition and for their bone development. Yet here you are again asking the same question.
Now please take my advice and have your Golden pup on the Canidae.
I would not have suggested this to you if I didn't know it was the best food for a large breed Golden.
2007-08-17 06:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Small breed dog require more nourishment per pound than large breed dogs. The food is formulated to reflect this. So, in theory, feeding your small breed dog large breed food would actually cause it to remain smaller. Then there's the problem with kibble size. Kibble designed for a large breed dog is too big for a small breed dog and they run the risk of choking.
2016-05-20 22:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your dog is a large breed so you are supposed to feed her the formula for large breed so, because their bones need to grow and that's why they need all the nutrients an vitamins . Not all dog food brands are the same and what they put inside the food .
2007-08-17 05:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jen P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think puppies should be on puppy food, and then put on adult formulas. Babies have different needs from adults, and I don't see how a food that is appropriate for an adult would give a puppy it's nutritional needs. IOW, I don't see how one food that is good for adults could be good for a puppy at the same time, no matter what it claims. JMO
2007-08-17 05:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as you stay with puppy large breed for a full year that should be fine. they need the extra fat and nutrients that is in the puppy food.
2007-08-17 05:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by crystal c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start with puppy food, then go to larger purina pet chow has one that will grow with your dog
2007-08-17 06:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by Destiny D da baddest chick in CC 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
consult your vet or check on the internet for the best puppy food brands.
i hope you find something which works...
2007-08-17 05:39:10 · answer #10 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋