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What high-quality puppy food is best for my dog, Pedigree or not?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Female | 2 months and 12 days old

which food is the best for puppy pedigree or something else

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2017

Shimar is so cute!! I think as long as your are feeding a high quality commercial puppy food then she is getting all the nutrients she needs. My favorites are science diet, royal canin, Iams, and Purina. All of these have been around for a long time and have several studies to back up their product. I hope this helps!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on April 17th, 2017
Pedigree is enough for your puppy, but if she is younger than 12 months of age, make sure she is given the puppy formula. Puppies need higher amounts of protein, calories, and calcium than adult dogs, and a puppy formulated food will provide that for her. Once she is 12 months old, she can get an adult formulated food :-)
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 5th, 2019
pedigree is not a good quality food, i would recommend something better like Royal Canin or Orijen. the amount you need to feed is written on the food label according to your puppy's age and size. at her age she needs to eat 4-5 times a day, by the age of 8 weeks you can gradually switch it to 3 times a day.
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