The Calories Count It may sound counterintuitive, but large breed dogs require a diet with a lower caloric density than their smaller cousins. Due to slower metabolic rates, large breed dogs don't burn through calories as quickly as small breeds which means they need to consume less calories per pound.
What is the difference between regular and large breed dog food?
Large breed puppy foods are different from “regular” puppy foods in that they are lower in fat and calories, contain slightly lower levels of calcium and phosphorus, and have a carefully balanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio.
Is there a difference between large breed and small breed dog food?
Dry food designed for smaller dogs will tend to have smaller pieces than food for large dogs. Smaller pieces will make it easier for them to eat. The little food bits are easier on their tiny jaws and easier for their gastrointestinal systems to digest. Food for larger breeds will usually have much larger sized pieces.
Does my large dog need large breed food?
Large breed puppies require special diets to avoid certain health risks, and large breed adult dogs require careful monitoring for signs of orthopedic disease, obesity, and bloat. All of these diseases are heavily influenced by nutrition.
Does adult dog food have more calories?
Fats contain more calories per pound than either proteins or carbohydrates do, which ensures that puppy food is packed with energy for stoking their internal fires. Adult maintenance formulations, by contrast, are designed to be leaner, so they contain less fat, and therefore fewer calories in every bite.
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