Comments on: At what age should dogs start eating dog food & stop w/the puppy food?

By: Help

Help — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:10:56 +0000

I always keep my dogs on the puppy formula til at least 1 year of age,helps them grow better and have a good immune system.

By: kris b

kris b — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:12:40 +0000

It depends on the dog breed if its a large breed dog you should stop at around 6 months because puppy food will make them grow too fast and will lead to joint problems. small breed dogs should be taken off of it by 1 year. I own two saint bernards and am a member of saint bernard club of america.

By: MDL- Chuckles has cute dogs!

MDL- Chuckles has cute dogs! — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:31:56 +0000

Between 8 months-1 year.

By: Reenie

Reenie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:54:48 +0000

Definitely read the bags/cans of dog food. They are usually pretty specific on the packaging.

By: Cheyene B

Cheyene B — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:33:41 +0000

About 1 year,

By: Aluka

Aluka — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:45:51 +0000

For most dogs you should stop giving puppy food around a year old, this is because most dogs are done growing by the time they are a year or at least their heavy growing. I believe in smaller breeds that you stop a little earlier though, because they stop growing earlier. Large and extra large breeds however, I don’t think you ever give them puppy food if I remember right. There’s something in puppy food that isn’t good for the rapid and large growth of Great Danes, Mastiffs, and Irish Wolfhounds.

By: `•.(`•.♥ Brandy ♥.•´).•`

`*•.(`*•.♥ Brandy ♥.•*´).•*` — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:15:39 +0000

I would say 6mo to 1 year for a small breed such as a chi, pom, etc. But 1 to 2years for a large breed because they continue to grow longer. Large breeds still grow for 2+ years. While small breeds are fully grown by 1year.

By: Elysse24

Elysse24 — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:30:43 +0000

It usually says on the bag. Puppy food up to a year. I say after a year, feed them adult food.

By: educated dog owner

educated dog owner — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:06:35 +0000

Typically you start feeding adult food at 1 year of age, some small breed dogs that reach maturity faster can switch earlier around 10-11 months if you like.

By: Apricot Lover

Apricot Lover — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:24:39 +0000

My dog ate dog food after 6 or 8 mos. She’s the one on the left.