Here's a wise statement from the Purina dog food company on whether or not puppies can eat adult dog food:
https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-arti...adult-dog-food
Basically, if the food says on the bag "for all life stages," then it's okay. Otherwise, the puppy will need a dog food for "growth and reproduction." Keeping my fingers crossed that your hypoallergenic dog food is for all life stages, and you don't have to separate your dogs when you feed them.
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The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) establishes dog food guidelines, and in order for a dog food to be sold in stores as “complete and balanced,” it must meet AAFCO’s nutritional profile standards. There are two dog food nutrient profiles that you should be aware of when choosing food for your puppy. One is “growth and reproduction” (which is the designation for a food formulated for puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs). The other is “adult maintenance” (which means that it’s formulated for adult dogs). Look at the label to ensure that you are buying a food that is right for your dog’s life stage.
Can you feed a puppy adult food? If the label says that the dog food inside is formulated for “all life stages,” that means it meets the standards for both growth and reproduction and adult maintenance. In other words, it’s a food that has all the nutrients your growing puppy needs, and you won’t have to switch to a new food when your puppy becomes an adult dog. |