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When should I switch my puppy from puppy food to adult dog food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkipoo | Female | spayed | 4 months and 26 days old | 4.5 lbs

My yorkiepoo is a few days short of being 5 months old and I was wondering when I'm supposed to switch her food to the "adult life stage". She's about 3.5 lbs if weight plays a factor. 

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on January 19th, 2018

Great question! Mila should be on puppy food until she is 12 months old. After that, she will then be old enough for an adult dog food. Weight doesn't play a factor, age is the determination for the life stage switch. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on March 9th, 2018

    No, she will still need good quality puppy food for small to medium sized dogs, Feed the puppy food until she is approximately 6 months old, then slowly transition her to food for young dogs of the size her breed will be.

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