is it okay for adult dogs? I brought this accidentally can i feed to my 1.5 yr old?
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It should be OK. Go to their website and compare ingredients. I'm guessing it is a little lower in fat and protein which means you can feed your pup a bit more treats, but not much more, LOL! I accidentally purchased the puppy formula instead of adult and my dogs were fine. The puppy formula has more protein and fat, but to tell the truth, not much! And the price was so much cheaper than the adult formula, I just might buy it all the time! Its a good seven bucks less per case! Wellness and some of the other so-called high quality foods have much more protein in their dry food alone. My pups eat Taste of the Wild dry food, which is an excellent, never advertised, (so the cost savings can be passed on to the consumer) lower cost, high quality, no grain, high quantity of meat (not meat byproducts) food and the doggies love it. Their protein is a little less than those other popular high prices brands. My sisters German Shepherd could not handle the high protein and ToTW had just enough. So, I dont think messing with a few grams of protein one way or another makes much of a difference for the time it will take for your pup to eat one case of dog food. I have two standard Dachshunds (6 y.o. & 4 y.o.) & a 5-1/2 y.o. Boston Terrier mix. All very healthy. They share 1/3 can of CSFTDLS as a flavor enhancer (little princess Bostey girl doesn't like just dry food, the Doxies will just about eat beef flavored cardboard, they don't care, LOL), 2x's per day.
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I guess you could, but what is your purpose? Is your current food only filler, or does it also offer a complete diet which might not be complemented by the Orijen? Each of my dogs only eats 1/2 c./day. If I had big dogs who ate a lot, I would probably choose something else too.
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I think that if your dog is a mellow one it would be fine, but if he is hyper for food, he might do some damage. You only use it under supervision.
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This food is not intended for puppies but for older dogs. I would check and find the puppy foods that Instinct has and follow their guidelines. I am very happy wit the food and I have five dogs.
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I started using it to feed my 5 month old baby. It is made out of milk cartons and if I remember correctly the box said that it could be used for actual feedings. As long as you wash it (I do it by hand) I do not see a problem with it.
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I would not. It's best to put with your pet's food because it is flake consistency. I sprinkle it over my dogs dry food. If your pet is picky or a free feeder try mixing it in a small amount of wet food and giving it as a treat. Hope this helps.
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Sorry I took so long to get back to your question. I would think it's a little to hard for a small dog. Hope this helps and good luck.
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The kibble is very small. I recommended it to a friend who has a chihuahua who won't eat dry food, and the chihuahua eats it with no problem (and loves it! my friend was thrilled). So I think it would be okay for your dogs. Good luck!
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Keep in mind, I'm only commenting on the puppy food. I do believe they have adult dog food in large kibble size for that specific purpose. This one is just the puppy food.
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Blue Buffalo wilderness dog food is an excellent brand. But feeding a three-month-old puppy adult dog food is something you're going to have to ask your veterinarian about. You can even call them up and ask one over the phone I'm sure they'll answer no charge.
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Probably not. The only thing I've ever found that helps with this is to feed Pumpkin. There is a handy dehydrated pumpkin which you can mix a couple tablespoons with water at a time and feed. My dogs won't eat it on its own, so I mix it in with food. Great for loose stools or any digestive upset, but it does help prevent them from dining on their own "presents". http://www.amazon.com/Diggin-Your-Dog-Supplement-Digestive/dp/B006CBD7UQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368725581&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=dehydrated+pumpkin+dogs
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My dog is doing very well with it. She is a 10year old dog that I rescued and was being fed a very poor quality food. After researching, I bought this Wellness brand. After gradually introducing it with the junk food, she transitioned well and is now enjoying it. There were no digestive problems with the switch. I think you will be very pleased with it. There are other blends for younger dogs or ones with weight issues.
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You have it in a dog bowl!? I assume you know the big risk your taking,you could fry your dog!!
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Definitely. I foster for a Rottweiler rescue organization and take care of all ages, from 6 weeks old to adults. All of them are on Taste of the Wild (TOW puppy food for the youngsters). To transition to any new food, always mix the foods to avoid digestive upsets: (Example) 25% new food for 2 days; then 50% new food for 2 days; then 75% new food for 2 days. This is just a guide; if signs of soft stools or diarrhea, stay with the low % of the new food for additional days.
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Yes; it is for all sizes. My 75lb. weimaraner loved it and now my mini schnauzers eat it too. There are small breed, puppy and adult dog formulas. My dogs LOVE their food; they do not eat people food. It has always allowed for regular bowel function, and decreased gas significantly.
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I feed my two guys wellness because I was looking for something wholesome with out grain. I also mix crushed broccoli and small peas( that I buy frozen and cook potions in microwave) with the food to add volume. They LOVE it. I have a Shorkie (Shituz/yorkie mix) and a small chihuahua.
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Seems like a lot. I have a 10 lb min-pin/Chihuahua mix and she gets 1/3 cup total split over two meals. She really loves this food so I worry that she'll end up putting on weight if I feed her more. As another person mentioned, just keep a close watch on the weight to see if they're getting bigger.