Switching from puppy food to adult food

Puppy food is the foundation

Your brand new arrival is young, growing, learning, playful, energetic and, of course, the cutest puppy in the world. You have instantly taken him into your heart and want only the very best for your dog. The right food is the most important thing for your puppy's development. At Puro, we have worked out in detail what your puppy needs, what tastes good and where the differences lie in breed, size, urge to move and speed of development. We develop and produce our dog and cat food ourselves, so there is no shortage of commitment and knowledge. Perfect fit puppy food is essential for your dog's future. With it, you lay the foundation for the rest of his/her life.

Switching from puppy food to adult food

Dogs grow quickly and go through different life stages: they go from puppy to junior and grow into adult dogs. Exactly when a life stage changes depends on the breed and size of your four-legged friend. Small dog breeds tend to mature faster than larger breeds, which sometimes take 18 to 24 months to reach full maturity.

Switching to junior or adult food is an important step in your dog's development. Puppy food contains extra nutrients for growth and development, while adult food is better tailored to the maintenance needs of an adult dog.

Do you have doubts about the right time or the appropriate food? Always consult your breeder or vet. Our customer service is also here to help you choose the right food for your dog's life stage. Do you know what stage of life your dog is in? In our webshop, you can easily filter by life stage, but also by size and weight. So you will always find the right food.

How do you organise the transition from puppy food to adult food?

Changing to different, new food in phases and gradually is always a good idea. So even when your dog is ready for adult food, it is advisable to let your dog get used to the new food. This reduces the risk of intestinal or stomach problems.

An example to make the switch from puppy food to adult food to make is the four-day plan.

On the first day, divide the puppy food and adult food between the food bowl in the division 75% - 25%. On day two, it will be 50% - 50%. Day three you give your dog 25% puppy food and 75% adult food in his bowl and on day four your dog switches 100% to adult food.

Advice on switching to new food

Of course, you are cordially invited to contact contact us if you would like advice on the right food for your dog and any transition from puppy food to adult food.