Choosing the best dog food for your puppy doesn't have to be difficult.  However, you want your puppy to grow up strong and healthy so research is important.

 

So, the bag says "For Puppies".  That means it's a good choice for your puppy, right?  Not necessarily.  Yes, many puppies will do just fine with a quality puppy food.  However, if you have a large breed dog, you'll need to be a little more focused.  Let me give you an example...

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I rescued our English Mastiff (Molly) from a backyard breeder.  She is now in her senior years and she is having a difficult time with her joints.  While this is partly due to the fact that she was used solely for breeding, it's also due to being deprived of the necessary nutrition large breeds need.  That nutrition should have been implemented during her puppy years.  So, how do you ensure your large breed puppy is getting adequate nutrition?  Choose a puppy food formulated for large breed dogs.  Here are a few suggestions: