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Why should Great Danes not eat puppy food?

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Created: 2022-06-13 08:18:14

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Great Danes can safely eat puppy food given that it meets specific requirements around micro and macro nutrient levels, calories, and contains quality ingredients. This ensures that they receive the proper nutrition to support proper growth while minimizing the risks of growth-related diseases.


Can Great Dane puppies eat puppy food?

Since Great Dane grow rapidly, it is important to feed them puppy foods that are specially made for giant breed puppies. This kind of puppy food promotes slow growth allowing time for the bones and muscles to grow and develop in its optimum level.

How Long Should Great Dane puppies eat puppy food?

Great Danes should be transitioned to adult food at about 18 months of age. This is rather late because these dogs continue growing rapidly for a long time, so it is important to continue the nutrient-dense puppy food. Otherwise, nutritional problems can develop. You should start them on the adult food slowly.

Why you shouldn't feed your dog puppy food?

The main concern from an adult dog eating puppy food is weight gain. The large amount of fat in these mixes causes excessive weight gain which can lead to a multitude of health problems. Diabetes, joint pain, and general mobility difficulties can all be caused by weight gain.

Can Great Danes eat regular dog food?

From time to time, your Great Dane may require dog medicines and nutritional supplements during its life, even while eating a premium dog food. Every dog is different, some may need help with shedding, joint health, digestion and more.

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