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.
Does large breed dog food make a difference?
High-quality puppy food designed for large breed dogs is a little less energy dense so they can grow at a rate that supports their bones and joints. Large breeds are also more prone to joint issues, so feeding a diet specific to their breed will help keep joints healthy and mobile.
Can I 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.
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