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When should my 3-month-old puppy switch to adult dog food and how?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 months and 1 day old | 6 lbs

I have new 3 mo. old puppy. She's spaniel/terrier, abt 6 lbs. Need to move her to adult food now? How do I choose food?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

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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