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Old 09-01-2009, 09:48 AM
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Too Much Protein or not?

Sorry if this was answered ad nausea, I searched and couldn't find anything..

There is so much conflicting information regarding feeding dogs, and puppies in particular.. I have an 8 and a half month old puppy and 2- 4 year old boxers..All healthy (other than my males thyroid).. My two full grown boxers eat Taste of The Wild- High Prairie brand "all life stages" kibble mixed with a tablespoon of canned - a rotation of Evangers 100% meat, or wellness 95%.. Is that too much protein for the puppy or not?

The differing opinions are enough to make your head spin.. I trust the opinions of this forum more than others so I figured I'd ask here.. Should I be giving my 8- 1/2 month old a puppy food or is it ok to feed him what the other dogs eat?

Thanks..
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Old 09-01-2009, 03:12 PM
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At 8 1/2 months they can eat an adult food. The TOTW is all life stages so that's fine. Some of the grain frees (like Wellness Core) specifically state on the bag not for dogs under 12 months old, so check your food bag if it is not all life stages, if it doesn't say it is not for dogs under 12 months old then you are fine to feed it. Generally nutrition wise they can start eating adult food at 6 months of age.
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