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Should I switch my 3-month GSD from puppy starter to maxi food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 24 days old | 14 lbs

Hi, I have a GSD who has just turned 3 months old. I have been feeding him Farmina Puppy Starter food till now. Now, I have been told that since he has turned 3 months old, I should start feeding him Farmina Maxi Breed puppy food. Please suggest !!!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2017

Farmina Puppy Starter is for puppies up to three months of age to assist in weaning, after which Bosco should be fed a puppy food. I would follow that recommendation, but be sure to slowly change over his food so that he doesn't get GI upset. Start by mixing together the old food and the new food, and then slowly increase the amount of new food while decreasing the amount of old food until Bosco is eating the new food only.

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