When to change from puppy food to adult food??

[NickyT]

Thanks everyone for your replies, Jo please don't feel you've 'hijacked' my thread lol I hope you get the help you're looking for too  

Charlie has a dried complete puppy food which was recommended by our vet, its a local pet suppliers own brand.  He has 1 cup twice a day which was equal to the recommended weight on the bag, I've just used the last of the food and have thrown the bag out so I can't remember the exact weight.  Jazz is on the same food and she wolfs it down and is fattening up nicely but she's only 14 weeks old.  They don't have many treats, only training treats whilst out walking and maybe a pigs ear once or twice a month (I've also just read on here that these aren't good really so I don't think we will be giving them again - shame really they do love their pigs ear, and it keeps them quiet for ages) lol

I think maybe it might be time to try Charlie on adult food and see how he goes.  He was weighed at the vets when he was last wormed(about 6 weeks ago) and he was 13.8kg does that sound about normal?  He is VERY energetic, I'm presuming this is why he's so slender.

Thanks again guys  

[Geordietyke]

I thought Odie was a well made dog but I weighed him the other day and he was only 11.3kg   He is 13 months old and nearly 16" tall.  I'm beginning to think he isn't keeping the weight on as I can fit my hands round his waist.

[mooching]

Charlie has a dried complete puppy food which was recommended by our vet, its a local pet suppliers own brand.

I'd be interested to know the name, just out of curiosity!

They don't have many treats, only training treats whilst out walking and maybe a pigs ear once or twice a month (I've also just read on here that these aren't good really so I don't think we will be giving them again - shame really they do love their pigs ear, and it keeps them quiet for ages)

I'd suggest ostrich tendons as a healthier alternative!

I think maybe it might be time to try Charlie on adult food and see how he goes.  He was weighed at the vets when he was last wormed(about 6 weeks ago) and he was 13.8kg does that sound about normal?  He is VERY energetic, I'm presuming this is why he's so slender.

That definitely sounds like a good weight!

[NickyT]

Thanks Mooching for your help  much appreciated

RE: the name - OH just gone out to get some more will let you know what its called when he gets home  it costs £15 for a 7.5kg bag I'll be looking around for a different adult food because my other dogs didn't really thrive well on the same brand adult food. Would love to feed them on the top brands but we just can't afford it with 3 dogs unfortunately 

[The Waltons]

Milo must of know i was talking about him, just had his tea, about 80g kibble & i mixed in a little tripe & chicken loaf, which he loves & eaten the whole lot, he really enjoyed it.