What should I feed my 25-day-old Labrador puppy for optimal growth?

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• Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 19th, 2016

  Any high quality Large breed puppy food will do. I am not sure what brands are available in India; however some of my recommendations are Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Wellness, Evo, Merrick, etc. If these are not available then look for the AFCO label on the bag, which indicates that the food meets certain requirements and regulations to ensure it is fit to provide your pet a well balanced nutritional diet.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on August 26th, 2017

  Thor should be given a puppy formulated food. Puppies have requirements for higher amounts of protein, calcium, and calories to grow properly, and only a puppy formulated food will provide that for him. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science diet, Purina ProPlan, and Dams. I do not recommend feeding meat and egg regularly, it should only be an occasional treat. Make sure the meat is low fat (white meat chicken with no bones), and the egg is fully cooked with no seasonings. You are doing the right thing by feeding him three times a day, and make sure you are feeding him according to the package instructions. Keep in mind as well that each puppy grows differently, and some may be smaller than others so I wouldn't be too worried he's not what the internet says he should weight. As long as he is healthy, eating well, and behaving normally, he will be fine. I hope this helps :-)

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 14th, 2016

  The best food for your puppy would be a commercial complete food for puppies form a reputable feed company such as Royal Canine, or Hills. I am not sure what other dog food companies do business in India, but you can get Royal Canine or Hills food from your veterinarian.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 16th, 2018

  Royal Canin is the best food in my opinion. I recommend the Giant Breed Junior formula:
  
  ( http://www.royalcanin.in/products/products/dog-products/size-health-nutrition/giant-dog-food-45-kg/giant-junior )
  
  

  

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