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Originally Posted by taflar
Your breeder gave shots at 3 weeks of age? Wow, 6 weeks is considered early nowdays. I think the current recommendation is to start at 8 weeks. I recommend being careful about giving shots too close together. Too many can cause upsets to the immune system. Be sure to let your vet know that shots were started at 3 weeks of age.
Wellness is a fine food. Innova, Canidae, or Eagle are other foods I can personally recommend.
I personally don't feed a puppy food. I feed an adult food. And yes, contrary to Michael's beliefs that is perfectly fine. In fact some breeders recommend (me included) not feeding a puppy food as it can make puppies grow too fast. An adult food is formulated for ALL life stages and is just fine for puppies. My last two litters have not had any puppy food. (And one of them just finished his Championship!)
You might try just feeding an adult formula as that will not be as rich.
You might also consider adding some pumpkin (NOT pie filling, just straight canned pumpkin) and some yougurt (with live cultures) to his food. Pumpkin helps to firm the stool.
Peggy
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I think you are dead on with this post Peggy.
Wellness is a much better food than Hill's Science Diet, so if you are going to change his food, I would switch to one of the foods listed above. Those are very good, premium foods, Hill's is NOT.
I agree adding canned pumpkin and yogurt will help firm up your puppy's stool.