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Can adult dogs eat puppy biscuits with fennel and ashwagandha?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Is this safe to feed puppy biscuits to adult Dog? Himalaya healthy treats biscuits has fennel and ashwagandha as ingredients in it,seems beneficial,but they are available for puppy.For adults another ayurvedic ingredients are there in Himalaya buiscuits, they are beneficial also, I have tried adult buiscuits,but for fennel and ashwagandha only puppy biscuits are available.Is this alright to feed them to adult Dog or only adult biscuits are alright for health ?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 19th, 2019

Yes, adult dogs can have a puppy biscuits in moderation. Biscuits for puppies will be higher calories and higher protein which could add unwanted weight to an adult dog. Moderation is key. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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