Another puppy food question..

cutter81 · 07-12-2005, 09:55 PM

My new Lab is 9 weeks old, and is very active. I'll start working with him in about 2-3 weeks and was trying to find a good food to put some extra weight on him. Any suggestions?

Doc E · 07-13-2005, 07:24 AM

Why more weight? Thin dogs have less stress on growing joints.

cutter81 · 07-13-2005, 09:52 PM

Notreally more weight just something to keephis weight on him when we start training. Especially since its summer and hothereinAlabama.I just dont want him losing any weight. I guess I need something with high protein????What about a couple eggs in the morning?

Labs4Mallard · 07-13-2005, 10:12 PM

Get him/her on some Iams I did that with my pup and now she is a good sized dog with a good amount of energy still.

Doc E · 07-13-2005, 10:32 PM

Put your dog on a premium "Large Breed" puppy food. Eukanuba, Diamond, Eagle Pack are some of the best brands.

cutter81 · 07-13-2005, 10:45 PM

Doc I've got him on premium puppy. What age do you recommend switching to premium dog? What about the eggs?

Doc E · 07-13-2005, 11:11 PM

Make sure it's a LARGE BREED puppy food.

Most folks will change over to an Adult Performance food at 9 to 12 months. Some earlier -- a few later.

COOKED eggs are a fine addition (Casey gets a couple fried eggs a week)...............Just NEVER give raw eggs.

Rebel Hog · 07-14-2005, 12:58 AM

Cutter, find a food that is high in protien and medium on fat.
Always check to see how much you are paying perunit of protien.