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What's the best puppy food for my 5-month-old Pitbull Lab mix?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Hi I have a pitbull mix with lab. Can you please help me what's the best dog food that I could buy for her she's 5months. Everyone keeps telling me different brand and i dont know.I want to keep buying the same name brand till she gets older. So please help me which one do you recommend buying for my dog thank you

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 23rd, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! The food I mostly recommend is Science Diet. I have used their food for over 20 years in my own pets and have never had a problem with their food. My own dog was on their food for 20 years and did very well. He maintained an excellent body condition, hair coat was amazing and he loved very long. I contribute his longevity to a good diet and good care as well. If you are opposed to Science Diet, I also recommend Royal Canin, Natural Balance and Purina One. There are so many foods out there and it is easy to get caught up in the marketing game of "natural", "organic" and "grain free". As long as your dog is on a well balanced and complete diet is what matters the most. I typically recommend feeding a puppy food for the first 12 months and then switching to an adult food from 12 months to 7 years of age. Beyond 7 years I recommend a senior formula. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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