puppy formulas
puppy formulas
Seems like most companies are putting out puppy formulas high in protein and fat. Loyall, Native and Enhance are all 30/20 and above. I have always tried to stay around 28/17 for medium size dogs at maturity (50lbs). Are these higher protein fat foods just marketing or are they actually helping the pups. Got a new pup coming this next weekend and trying to decide. The new enhance formula really looks good but 31/21 seems high for setter pup. Proplan is still in the 28/17 range for pup. I am assuming the higher feeds are balanced correct so the pups don't grow with the legs looking deformed. Anyone having good luck on the higher level feed.
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What Native advertises as puppy is 30/20. Their level 2 is very high in calcium and would shy away from it for that reason.
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As long as the kibble is small and the puppy can chew it well, there's no need for a puppy formula. A good adult formula is all you need because the puppy cannot read the label.
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edb wrote:Seems like most companies are putting out puppy formulas high in protein and fat. Loyall, Native and Enhance are all 30/20 and above. I have always tried to stay around 28/17 for medium size dogs at maturity (50lbs). Are these higher protein fat foods just marketing or are they actually helping the pups. Got a new pup coming this next weekend and trying to decide. The new enhance formula really looks good but 31/21 seems high for setter pup. Proplan is still in the 28/17 range for pup. I am assuming the higher feeds are balanced correct so the pups don't grow with the legs looking deformed. Anyone having good luck on the higher level feed.
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I wouldn't use a 30/20 unless the quality was very high and the calcium and phosphorous levels were controlled. That Enhance does looks like a good pup food. Just check with them on the calcium levels but I would guess they are fine.
So long as the food is from a reputable company and says "All Life Stages" you should be fine. Even something like Canidae which is a 24/14.5 is an ALS and has raised litter after litter of great pups.
Interestingly, Loyall's 26/19 is for Adult Maintenance but I can't see why it couldn't be a good puppy food.
So long as the food is from a reputable company and says "All Life Stages" you should be fine. Even something like Canidae which is a 24/14.5 is an ALS and has raised litter after litter of great pups.
Interestingly, Loyall's 26/19 is for Adult Maintenance but I can't see why it couldn't be a good puppy food.
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The 1 can be fed to Large Breed pups and has less calcium...What Native advertises as puppy is 30/20. Their level 2 is very high in calcium and would shy away from it for that reason.
Level 1 is also suitable for large breed puppies where there is a need to avoid rapid growth.From Native...
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Exactly right!big steve46 wrote:As long as the kibble is small and the puppy can chew it well, there's no need for a puppy formula. A good adult formula is all you need because the puppy cannot read the label.
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big steve46 wrote:As long as the kibble is small and the puppy can chew it well, there's no need for a puppy formula. A good adult formula is all you need because the puppy cannot read the label.
X2.............Also will save you a lot of money that first year.
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The only difference in the New Enhance Professional Puppy is the formula is now No Corn/Wheat/Soy. the 31/21 ratio has been around for years and tested on a wide variety of dog sizes. The Ca/P ratio is 1.33 and the AAFCO recommended levels are 1.0 and a max of 2.0
If you are concerned with the Pro/Fat ratio you can use the Enhance Pro Endurance which is a 27/17 and a Ca/P ratio of 1.49 slightly higher but still within recommended levels.
You also have to consider the feeding amounts needed.
If you are concerned with the Pro/Fat ratio you can use the Enhance Pro Endurance which is a 27/17 and a Ca/P ratio of 1.49 slightly higher but still within recommended levels.
You also have to consider the feeding amounts needed.
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Do you know what the DHA level is in the 27/17. Leaning hard towards the new puppy formula.
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DHA Level is .15 grams per cup