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What's the best kibble and wet food for my 4-month-old puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 months and 1 day old | 18 lbs

I currently feed my 4 month old Pro Pac kibbles, its the brand he was being fed by the breeder. Ive searched around and it seems to be a high quality brand, but nothing more satisfying than a professional opinion. Also i have been adding some canned food like chicken stew for example, which includes rice, carrots, and peas. This mixture is very appealing to him, but ive heard the Beneful brand is not that good. I would highly appreciate it if i can get some help with this situation.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2017

Buddy is so cute! I'm not sure if the Pro Pac kibbles is a puppy formulated food, and if it's not, he needs to be on one. Puppies need higher amounts of protein, calcium, and calories than an adult dog and a puppy formulated food will provide one. Brands of puppy food I personally recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. It's fine to add in canned dog food, just make sure it's puppy formulated. The brands I mentioned above have puppy canned food as well as the dry kibble. I hope this helps :-)

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