Should I switch my 9-month-old large puppy's Blue Buffalo dog food?

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Hello, my puppy is about to be 9mo this old and she’s weighing 60lbs. Some people recommended me the Blue Buffalo large breed Wilderness food. I am already giving her the Blue Buffalo Life Protection puppy large breed food. Would you recommend me to change it for her? I don’t understand the main difference in the foods and if changing her food would be better. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 8 months and 16 days old | 60 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lila. There is a lot of confusion regarding pet food and it can seem difficult to make a good choice. You need to keep in mind that every pet is different and what works for your dog may not work for someone else's. I recommend a food that is certified by AAFCO to start as this means that is meets minimum standards. Next, the puppy need to like it and eat it willingly. There needs to be no vomiting and diarrhea on the diet nor an excessive amount of bowel movements. A dog should defecate 2-3 times per day. More than this is abnormal. Finally, her haircut should be glossy and healthy. If she is meeting all of these requirements on her diet, then there is no reason to change. My only warning is to avoid grain free diets as there is recent research linking them to heart disease. I hope this information helps!

Should I switch my 9-month-old large puppy's Blue Buffalo dog food?

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