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Originally Posted by glencorgi
NO and depending upon what one is overdoing might actually cause more damage than minimum requirements. Feeding high protein concentrations can lead to Pano. Another example, adding calcium supplements can predispose your puppy to bone and joint abnormalities. (The source of that last statement is a RVT, Pembroke breeder, owner and competitor in a variety of events.)
Debbie
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That was also one of my last points, and there are a variety of independent sources and scientific studies discussing the link between "too much" nutrition and bone problems, in addition to Debbie's source.
I switched Charlie around 7 months, not because the bag said "All Life Stages", but because he should be about 75%-80% grown and I wanted to lower his protein level a couple percent and lower the calcium to slow the balance of his growth during the time his growth plates are finishing up and closing. My decision was solely based on my own hours of research and what I thought was best for my dog.
We all have different reasons for choosing what to feed, so we're never going to all agree. Heck even the people who study dog food 8 hours a day can't agree with each other.
I think you changed from The Good Life puppy food (28% protein, 12% fat, 1.1% calcium) to Nature's Recipe Lamb puppy food (25% protein, 15% fat, no measurable calcium). You've essentially done the same thing I did...lowered the protein and calcium...even though your bag says "Puppy" and my bag says "All Life Stages". The point is not the pretty outside label...it's what is actually in the bag and the little nutrional and ingredient labels in fine print on the back or side of the bag.