Food & NutritionI'm not sure what to be feeding my puppy. He is 5 months old and weighs about 40 lbs. We were told his mother is Aussie and Border Collie mix while dad is Kelpie and lab mix. We have tried some different foods and have disliked some of them. Beef is
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. Any puppy, especially one that is going to be a larger breed dog when fully grown, should be eating a kibble diet that is formulated for puppies/growth. Highly recommended dog food brands include Purina, Hills Science diet, and Royal Canin. That being said, cheaper options such as Pedigree are absolutely fine. We do NOT recommend grain free diets, especially in larger dogs, as they are linked to the development of a deadly type of heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Vegetarian and vegan dog food are also very unhealthy. Dog foods that contain by-product are not bad/unhealthy. By-product can include the internal organs such as liver, heart, even bone, which are all rich in nutrients for dogs. I hope this is helpful! Best of luck finding a food for Apollo.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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