[ SHOWGSD-L ] Q: Help w/Large Breed Puppy Safe Food
- From: Cindy <sophoclesajax@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 19:50:48 -0700
I just opened my home to a short term foster, GSD puppy about 8 months to a
year old.
The food I had on hand happened to be Horizon Legacy Fish, which I read was
not large breed pup appropriate (calcium-phosphorus). It's also a high
protein/low carb (+low glycemic) food, average calories.
Rescue had some Royal Canin GSD 24, marked on bag as only ok for 15
months+. I'm less than comfortable with the food also . . . ingred list,
etc. Who knows what this dog was eating before coming to GSD rescue (via e
list at county shelter, not much care from owner) . . . just hoping any
nutrition damage isn't already done.
Neighbor has Blue Buffalo Adult w/Life Protection Bits, White Fish/Red Bag
formula. It's a pretty good formula (ingredient-wise) and low protein.
Anyone know if the calcium content and ratio is safe or if the formula is
safe for puppies??? We were thinking of swapping.
I just want something that will not *hurt* this growing puppy and figured
"da list" knew best . . . been been a while since I've had a puppy in the
home! Can anyone help? Please?
Also any idea about how much to feed calorie-wise (or cups) for this age??
Pretty thin looking puppy, despite his 73 lbs, but just on the cusp.
Thanks!
Cindy
p.s. Super sale locally on Zignature Trout formula, appropriate
calcium-phos and seems like a pretty good food . . . was thinking of
picking some up when I run out of food.
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