When to switch from puppy food to adult

Jmallar

We have Roxanne on BB puppy food, the vet said at 5 mths she could go on to regular food but I didn't do that because I recall to keep her on for up to 12mths. Just want to check should we start at 12mth or any time this summer ( she will be 1 in August )

apollosmama

i believe there is another thread about this. i'm almost positive it says keep your EBT on puppy food until they reach their final hight and weight. I'm not sure but I think it said 18 months.....don't quote me on that one. We still have Apollo on puppy food too.

Jmallar

I will look

BulliesofNC

One of the things many don't realize is the difference within puppy food and adult dog food. The original intent of making puppy foods was to create a food higher in specific nutritional elements for weight gain which would be ideal for a growing puppy. However, there are several high quality adult dog foods that already have this balance of nutrition made for active dogs. Often the aspect of putting the title "Puppy Food" on a package of dog food is just an easy way for the consumer to identify a type of food with the ingredients and nutrition's specific to weight gain.
Those that remember when Taste of the Wild came out they may recall all the bags saying "All Stages" just like it does on Victors Grain Free All Stages food. I was told by a vender that even though ALL TOTW food is ideal for puppies people still opted to buy different brands of foods which were marked "Puppy Food." Within a couple years TOTW decided to simply label one specific food (High Prairie) as "Puppy Food" and people purchased that very food for their puppy with thoughts that it was different than their other foods. However, even Diamond will admit that there is no additional value of their puppy food over their other TOTW flavors and models. With this said all brands of TOTW are suitable for puppies.
There is no specific time frame to change a dog from puppy food to adult food. The decision is usually made when growth has stopped and activity level has minimized. This decision is based on switching food for the mere point of weight management. With many low end dog foods switching from puppy food to adult food will make a difference because their normal adult food does not have the higher nutritional values for an active dog.
Bull Terriers are usually active dogs throughout the majority of their life and need a food made for their activity level. However, in the event you have an older Bull Terrier who is either gaining weight or unactive, foods like TOTW would not be a good choice due to the ingredients made specifically for an active dog. An unactive dog would gain FAT. There are many very good grain free foods made specifically for older or unactive dogs that would be better suited for weight management.
In short, there's nothing wrong with keeping your Bull Terrier on puppy food for as long as you wish if he or she is burning through the food and maintaining appropriate weight. Puppy food is also highly recommended for pregnant dogs due to the additional nutritional factors in puppy food that a dam needs while pregnant and nursing puppies.

 

Jmallar

Steve thanks, I had wondered about the all stages. I cannot get victors here but wanted to try some different favors for her instead of the same thing. She is about 42lbs right now and in her first heat cycle god love her, she is cracking us up,with her different growns. We are pretty sure she is going to have ankle surgery and be fixed at the same time.

BulliesofNC

Poor girl. Give her Big Hugs from us!

Jmallar

Will do, I took my mother in law to the airport today so I went to the "city" got some small bags of different food and tons of treats and toys Roxanne is spoiled