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Puupy food until what age ? ?
Hello. I just bought a Rottweiler pup. He cost $700 US dollars. I found the
breeder from a local newspaper ad. The breeder said that he will be the giant-boned type with an enormous head. However, he said that the best way for the dog to achieve the size that he was bred for is to feed the dog puppy food for his entire life because of the extra protein and amino acids. Does this sound right? I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. This sounds somewhat extreme too. I am so confused! Ellen PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. |
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In rec.pets.dogs.breeds Ellen Worthington wrote:
Hello. I just bought a Rottweiler pup. He cost $700 US dollars. I found the breeder from a local newspaper ad. The breeder said that he will be the giant-boned type with an enormous head. That is unfortunate because it alwo means your dog has a much higher risk of being crippled by orthopedic disease. Its tough on the joints to carry that extra structure. I'll bet the breeder didn't bother with cardiac testing the sire and dam? OFA cerification to make sure neither had hip displaysia, elbow displaysia or patellar luxation? Thyroid checks to make sure both parents were thyroid normal before breeding? CERF certification to check for eye disease before breeding? However, he said that the best way for the dog to achieve the size that he was bred for is to feed the dog puppy food for his entire life because of the extra protein and amino acids. Does this sound right? That kind of feeding very well might induce the extra growth. That kind of induced growth is well known for causing OCD and other forms of joint disease. The best bet for reducing your risks of crippling your dog is to start feeding adult food now. I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. This sounds somewhat extreme too. I am so confused! Your vet is closer to correct. Your breeder is making some very unfortunate choices. Ellen PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. Science diet is what I would call an "acceptable" dog food but not one I would choose to use. The large breed growth formula is designed to reduce the risk of joint disease by not pushing excessive growth. There is no shortage of opinion on what is acceptable dog food. The opinions are based on various parts fact and philosophy. Philosophically I prefer a higher quality dog food, one where the ingredients don't include protein sources I suspect aren't used well in digestion - such as feathers. To do this you will find it useful to learn to read ingredients. http://www.washingtonsquareveterinar...ood_labels.htm http://www.doberdogs.com/foodcht1.html Dog Health & Nutrition for Dummies, by Christine Zink FWIW an example of what you can expect from a good breeder is http://www.amrottclub.org/coe.htm Diane Blackman |
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In rec.pets.dogs.breeds Ellen Worthington wrote:
Hello. I just bought a Rottweiler pup. He cost $700 US dollars. I found the breeder from a local newspaper ad. The breeder said that he will be the giant-boned type with an enormous head. That is unfortunate because it alwo means your dog has a much higher risk of being crippled by orthopedic disease. Its tough on the joints to carry that extra structure. I'll bet the breeder didn't bother with cardiac testing the sire and dam? OFA cerification to make sure neither had hip displaysia, elbow displaysia or patellar luxation? Thyroid checks to make sure both parents were thyroid normal before breeding? CERF certification to check for eye disease before breeding? However, he said that the best way for the dog to achieve the size that he was bred for is to feed the dog puppy food for his entire life because of the extra protein and amino acids. Does this sound right? That kind of feeding very well might induce the extra growth. That kind of induced growth is well known for causing OCD and other forms of joint disease. The best bet for reducing your risks of crippling your dog is to start feeding adult food now. I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. This sounds somewhat extreme too. I am so confused! Your vet is closer to correct. Your breeder is making some very unfortunate choices. Ellen PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. Science diet is what I would call an "acceptable" dog food but not one I would choose to use. The large breed growth formula is designed to reduce the risk of joint disease by not pushing excessive growth. There is no shortage of opinion on what is acceptable dog food. The opinions are based on various parts fact and philosophy. Philosophically I prefer a higher quality dog food, one where the ingredients don't include protein sources I suspect aren't used well in digestion - such as feathers. To do this you will find it useful to learn to read ingredients. http://www.washingtonsquareveterinar...ood_labels.htm http://www.doberdogs.com/foodcht1.html Dog Health & Nutrition for Dummies, by Christine Zink FWIW an example of what you can expect from a good breeder is http://www.amrottclub.org/coe.htm Diane Blackman |
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Puppy food (we recommend Science Diet,) should be discontinued between 6 mo
and 12 mo depending on the dog and the breed. Any longer than that and you risk serious orthopedic problems in large dogs among other things. As the dog ages the extra protein will seriously overwork the kidneys and lead to failure. If you are weighing the advice of your breeder against your vet, stick with your vet. Your breeder is only interested in getting your pup to look huge. Your vet is interested in its overall health and well being. -Sharon |
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Puppy food (we recommend Science Diet,) should be discontinued between 6 mo
and 12 mo depending on the dog and the breed. Any longer than that and you risk serious orthopedic problems in large dogs among other things. As the dog ages the extra protein will seriously overwork the kidneys and lead to failure. If you are weighing the advice of your breeder against your vet, stick with your vet. Your breeder is only interested in getting your pup to look huge. Your vet is interested in its overall health and well being. -Sharon |
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I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first
year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. Generally speaking puppy food is for the first year. Certain breeds may alter that general statement. PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. 2 of the nutrtional risk factors in large breed pups is the fat and calcium content of the food being fed. Science Diet Lrg breed growth is formulated to control the growth rate of large breed dogs. I would stay away from Pedigree completely as it is a lower quality food. |
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I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first
year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. Generally speaking puppy food is for the first year. Certain breeds may alter that general statement. PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. 2 of the nutrtional risk factors in large breed pups is the fat and calcium content of the food being fed. Science Diet Lrg breed growth is formulated to control the growth rate of large breed dogs. I would stay away from Pedigree completely as it is a lower quality food. |
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Ellen Worthington wrote:
Hello. I just bought a Rottweiler pup. He cost $700 US dollars. I found the breeder from a local newspaper ad. The breeder said that he will be the giant-boned type with an enormous head. However, he said that the best way for the dog to achieve the size that he was bred for is to feed the dog puppy food for his entire life because of the extra protein and amino acids. Does this sound right? I was always under the impression that puppy food is only for the first year. My vet says the opposite. He said that I should stop the puppy food when the dog is 6 months old. This sounds somewhat extreme too. I am so confused! Ellen PS. I have him on Science Diet large breed growth. Is this a good choice? The vet suggested it, but then again he sold it to me. The breeder suggested Pedigree Puppy. The pup is 12 weeks old now. Hi Ellen, My friends are raising a Swiss Mountain puppy and are dealing with some of the same questions. Make sure you stick with a puppy food for large breeds, as they are formulated differently so such puppies don't grow too fast and develop orthopedic problems. If you're concerned with what your vet says, look up an animal nutritionist in your area and ask them. Have fun with your puppy!! Pictures?? K |
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