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Do large dogs need large breed food?

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Every dog has unique needs, and some dogs can benefit from a large or giant breed dog food. If you have a large dog (more than 56 pounds at maturity) or a giant dog (more than 75 pounds at maturity), you may want to look into feeding him a large breed dog food.


Do large breeds need large breed dog food?

Overnutrition plays a large role in excessive growth, which is why it is important to feed them a large breed puppy food formulated specifically for their nutritional needs.

Can you feed large breed dog food to a medium dog?

Meaning, feeding medium size dogs that are rarely active a high energy formula will result in an obese dog. In this case you'll need to ration the amount fed, feed less frequently, or switch out to a lower caliber food such as quality adult large breed, or mid breed maintenance formula.

Can large breed dogs eat small breed food?

Smaller breeds may choke on large pieces of food if they're in too much of a hurry to chew their food into manageable bits. Large dogs may clog their own throats with fistfuls of too-small kibble as it hits the back of the throat.

What is different about large breed dog food?

Large breed puppies also have a higher capacity for nutrient digestion than smaller breeds, so foods formulated for their size limit calories and fat content. Dietary fat in large breed foods is reduced to about 12% from 20% in regular foods. This also lowers the overall energy density of the food.

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