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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on March 29, 2008 at 12:36pm

Sounds like Bella is ready for grown up food, you want to transition it by mixing the pup and adult at first. Follow the package's recommendation. If she is used to feeding twice a day, just cut the portion in half.

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Permalink Reply by Charlie on March 29, 2008 at 5:33pm

I switched Charlie from puppy food to an all life stages food between 6-7 months. The adult food I chose has a lot more calories per cup than the puppy food had, so I was able to cut back the amount of food to keep the same calories per day. I also just watch him to make sure he doesn't look too heavy or too thin and get on the bathroom scales with him at least once a week. I still feed him twice a day.

Thanks Debbie...I had never heard the phrase before...Charlie is definitely "tubular" right now. : - )

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Permalink Reply by Avyon on March 30, 2008 at 5:30pm

Yea we just started mixing in adult food with Roxi's puppy food :) we just keep mixing in the bags and oneday that puppy food will be gone hehe.

We did cut her food portion as she got older but we still feed her twice a day.

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Permalink Reply by Sam on March 31, 2008 at 8:34am

I always feed twice daily. I think it helpful to feed smaller portions more frequently. Some dogs vomit bile on an empty stomach. I also think it is easier for a dogs system to digest smaller amounts at a time.

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Permalink Reply by Patti on March 31, 2008 at 9:49pm

We feed only once a day - i have a 5yr old and a 15month old. i supplement their food and snacks with frozen green beens - which they love! the older dog would love to have breakfast - but he puts on weight when he gets it, the younger dog is a perfect weight and i plan on keeping her that way. at a yr - we started the younger dog on adult food with salmon oil, beans, and "occasional" goodies -she's far more active than the older one. we use canidae dog food, which both dogs love.

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Permalink Reply by Cindi on April 1, 2008 at 3:18am

Our dogs are less active, and so we feed once a day. If you're dog is involved in agility or other activities, you might consider dividing the food into two feedings. Be sure you're feeding a quality premium food. (And EVERYONE has opinions on thatone!) Do mix your food during transition. I generally suggest taking a week - two weeks and split it 25/75 new/old for a few days, 50/50 for a few, 75/25 new/old and finally all new food. It will help cut down on any tummy upset your little one might experience, especially if changing to a more nutritious food. (I tell my customers it's like going from junk food to salads - something's bound to be upset for a bit!)

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