when to ween off puppy food

**Jessika** · 03-28-2006, 07:35 PM

It is between you and your vet. Typically, some prefer to continue feeding puppy formulas until a year old, some wean them off at 9 months, some wait until they are a year and a half. Whatever you and your vet feel between the two of you is best for your dog!

Personally, I stopped feeding puppy food to my pups at the same time, when Charlie was a little over year and Jamie was around nine or ten months.

**zoey** · 03-28-2006, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys.
I think I'm gonna go get her some puppy kibble.
I think I heard her choke a bit on the adult kind.
She might not be quite ready for it yet.

**BC_MoM** · 03-28-2006, 07:47 PM

We switched Molly off of puppy food and onto adult once she was spayed at approx. 6 1/2 months. The only difference between adult and puppy food is that puppy food has more protein and calories.

**Jessika** · 03-28-2006, 07:48 PM

Well choking wouldn't have anything to do with puppy versus adult formulas, it may have to do with how BIG the kibble pieces are. If the regular size is too big, try the small bites (if it is available). Otherwise, you can try soaking the food in some warm water for a few minutes to soften it before feeding.