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Can my large Goldendoodle finish puppy food before switching to adult?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | neutered | 11 months and 25 days old | 60 lbs

I have a 60 pound standard goldendoodle. He’ll be 1 year old on May 28. I still have two 18 pound bags of puppy food. Authority puppy( large breed) and authority puppy (everyday health). Will it be ok for his health if I finish off the bags I already bought before switching him to adult food?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

Ralphie looks like a real cutie! Yes, it will be fine to finish the food you already have and then switch him to an adult large breed diet. Make sure to transition him over to the adult diet over a 5-7 day time period to help avoid any GI upset. That means you will need to mix in the puppy food with the new adult dog food and gradually switch him over. Please feel to post any additional questions.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

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    It should be fine to give him and transition when you are ready to buy a new bag of food. You will want to transition over a period of 7-9 days, gradually adding in more of the new food to help avoid any GI upset.

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