what? (how much do i feed my dawg?)

[megdav]

we are switching from blue buffalo puppy to orijen puppy.
im quite confused by the orijen feeding directions. can you guys help? dozer is 7.5 mos and 50lbs:

from orijen website

 

[MFrey2012]

Not sure either, I Fed Ellie the Regular Orijen Puppy, as that what was recommended by Orijen's Customer service, based on her breed.

maybe contact them, and see what they advise.

 

[oscarmayer]

You could probably switch to adult food now if you like. Start with 1 to 1-1/2 cups twice a day and see what he looks like in a couple of weeks.

Puppy food is very high in protein and most Bulldogs do not require that much fuel.

 

[megdav]

thanks guys! i think i will call. maybe you are right [MENTION=15364]oscarmayer[/MENTION]

 

[2BullyMama]

Check this article ... it has a great guideline

English Bulldog News Forums - Why Does My Bulldog Puppy Have Diarrhea?

 

[Chunky White]

I switched Chunky to Adult food at 6 months and went back to feeding twice per day instead of 3 times. Looking at that chart I would feed my dog 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups twice per day if thats what you are going to feed dozer. I think the chart is messed up since it says to feed more at 44lbs than 66lbs. I fed chunky orijen yellow bag until he was 6 months and he never really had a solid stool. His stools improved once he went to adult food and was fed less

 

[megdav]

thank you christine! big help!

 

[megdav]

thanks @wes!!

 

[RaRett]

Yes, Rule of Thumb switch to adult food at 6 months.

 

[megdav]

oh well, i already had bought the puppy food. guess i'll just have dozer finish it off and switch him to adult when it's gone. is there much of a risk of tummy upset if you switch from the same brand of puppy to adult?

 

[oscarmayer]

just start introducing the adult food by mixing with the puppy food as the puppy food runs out...

daily dose
puppy-adult
3-1
3-1
2-2
2-2
1-3
1-3
0-4

there, all done in 1 week...no tummy upset