When is a good time to switch to adult food?
Hello! My Meatball just had her 1st birthday a couple weeks ago...so I was thinking about transitioning her to adult food soon since she's been on puppy food...I don't want to mention what brand she is on since I know people have different opinions on that topic lol. I was just wondering when is a good time to transition her? Also, should her new adult food be lower in fat percentage since her metabolism will be slowing down and Corgis tend to have weight issues (and I am guilty of spoiling her with treats =P)...
Another question is...she's currently 23 pounds (both her parents were normal sized) so is that a good weight for her at the age of 1 or should I increase her food?
Here are some pictures of her taken recently so you can see how big she looks so far =)
Any advice would be appreciated! =)
Tired Meatball after a puppy date with her bestie.
On her 1st birthday where she got a doggie cake from a doggie bakery - Peanut Butter Flavored!!! (and don't mind the baby socks on her - she recently developed grass allergies so instead of putting a cone on her, she got baby socks so she can't lick her back paws) =)
Such a silly pup!
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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She is past due for a switch. With corgis many people switch around 6 months. Any adult food (as long as its not a small breed formula) will be fine, no need to do a lower calorie food. She is still young. Franklin was probably around 2 before he started gaining a lot of weight and I decreased his food a tidge. Just keep an eye on her weight and if she seems to be getting chunky then decrease it.
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Permalink Reply by Mila & Meatball on
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Thank you for the advice! And I hope Kirby is being good =)
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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If she is on a large breed puppy food I would continue it till she is 18 months since corgis need the lower portien and don't mature till almost 2. If she is not then I would suggest an all-life-stages food (Canidea and TOTW are a couple) BUT the protein needs to be 24-25% as she shouldn't have a higher prtein till she is 2. Hope this helps and as for her weight, it sounds good. Sage weighed under 24 till she was almost 18 months.
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The puppy food doesn't specify whether it's for large breed or small breed so I'm not sure...But I will switch her as soon as possible! Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Shippo, Gidget & Sheldon on
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If it doesn't specify then it's neither and you should switch as soon as you are able to.
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Throneberry on
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Corgis need to be switched to adult dog food between 4-6 months because the puppy food make there bones grow to fast and doesn't allow them to take time to develope strong. Corgis need the switch sooner because there more prone to hip displasia and need strong well developed bones. But like everyone else says I it's large breed puppy food it's fine but ther wise your puppy needs to be switched to adult. I would stay in 20%-25% protien because corgis gain weight fast. Also puppy food being fed that long of time can cause painful fast growth spurts for your pup. Good luck!!! And switch!!!!
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Her puppy food doesn't really specify the breed so i'm not sure...But I'll switch her as soon as possible! thank you for the advice! =)
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Permalink Reply by Jane on
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As others have said I would have switched her a long time ago. Her weight is fine, she will probably still fill out more and add a few pounds as she matures.
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They should be on large breed puppy formula if any (NOT small breed), and then a regular adult food or ALS. The large breed puppy formulas generally have lower protein which helps them grow slower; when puppies grow too fast you can end up with structural issues (the bones grow faster than the ligaments, etc). An adult dog really doesn't need all the extra calories and protein from a puppy formula.
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No try should be on regular adult dog food not small breed and you could get away with large breed. Small breed dog food has to much protien for corgis and can make them majorly over weight. Stay away from small breed dog food corgis are considered large breed with no legs.
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