When to switch from puppy to adult?

[MickNMaL]

At what age are you supposed to switch from puppy food to adult food. Mickey is 7 months now. I feed him Innova Puppy (dry kibbles). The chart on the back goes up to 12 months.

Also, when you switch do you do a gradual switch, or just switch over? I will more than likely stick with Innova... he has been on this since he was about 2 1/2 months, and does well... he is very strong and healthy. Or is it better to switch up food and diet every now and then?

Thanks for your help!!

[KathyinCali]

Bump. I am interested in knowing also

[Wylie's Mom]

They're considered "adults" around 8 mths. old - so you could start switching btwn 8-10 mths. old. Like any food switch, do it gradually to avoid tummy issues - no need to do it suddenly.

[Suzy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

They're considered "adults" around 8 mths. old - so you could start switching btwn 8-10 mths. old. Like any food switch, do it gradually to avoid tummy issues - no need to do it suddenly.

Yeah, exactly that!

Start by mixing 1 part new food to 3 parts existing food. After 7-10 days (and if no upset tummy), mix 1/2 new food to 1/2 old food. 7-10 more days, do 3 parts new to 1 part old, and after 7-10 more, you're good to go on the new food. If your dog's tummy gets upset, go back a phase for a few days, and then start introducing more of the new food after his tummy agrees with it better. I've never had a problem switching foods on my dogs doing it this way.

[KathyinCali]

Thanks! Since I have you "on the line" I'm planning to switch to Canidae from Royal Canine. Is there a specific bag I should get?

Thanks for your help!

[chachi]

My vet said at 1 year

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by KathyinCali

Thanks! Since I have you "on the line" I'm planning to switch to Canidae from Royal Canine. Is there a specific bag I should get?

Thanks for your help!

I get the all life stages. I think the bag has a lot of Green on it. Ill look.

[diggy4]

Oh and if your switching to Canidea, the all life stages is for every age. It would not matter when you do it as its for every stage. I di this becasue Diggy is a pup and Bella full grown too hard to keep them out of each others food.

[Akina]

My vet said I can switch to adult food now. (she is 11 month)
But I am doing half & half now since I want Momiji to gain weight!!
She is a picky eater....
I've tried 6 or 7 different dog food but she doesn't like any of them.....
She eats Royal Canine a bit so I am feeding her that and boiled chicken on the weekend!!!

[AVERYxo]

Avery is 4months old and has been on Candiae All Stages since about 2.5 months or so.. its meant for all dogs->puppy through adult, senior, etc. So if you are switching to this food you can do it whenever.. Avery loves it!!

[diggy4]

Originally Posted by AVERYxo

Avery is 4months old and has been on Candiae All Stages since about 2.5 months or so.. its meant for all dogs->puppy through adult, senior, etc. So if you are switching to this food you can do it whenever.. Avery loves it!!

I cannot help it everytime I see your name I giggle....my daughter is 15 and named Avery. How did u find it, or what made you choose Avery? I say that name atleast 100 times a day and NEVER get sick of it....I am SO happy I chose that name, and glad you did too!!

[AVERYxo]

haha. i know i love it.. and i always get compliments from people on it. I like it cuz it is unique yet still girly and cute. i dont hear it that often-which i like. I seriously had a huge list of names that i kept going through and after i narrowed it down.. it was the one i kept going back to and it just fit her cute lil face. haha. i would love to see a picture of your daughter-if u have one. XO.