puppy eating adult dog food

by kelley
(stoke on trent)

We have just purchased a nine week old yellow lab and she keeps eating our other dogs adult food and not his own puppy food.

Is this okay and if not what should i do. Its a complete dried dog food.

He also smells a bit rank lol, is it okay to bath him?

Thanks



Hi Kelley
Puppies grow and develop very rapidly, and they need the high protein and calorie-dense formulas especially designed for puppies.

Adult dog food won't give your pup the nutrition he needs. I would recommend feeding the puppy and adult dog separately, and don't 'free feed' (leave the food bowls down all day). Just give them their meals at regular times and allow them about 15 minutes to eat as much as they want. Then pick up the bowls.

As for bathing your puppy, as long as he's over 7 weeks old that's fine. Just don't bathe him more often than necessary. Only use a very mild puppy shampoo (without flea medication etc.) and make sure he stays nice and warm until totally dry.

You can find lots of tips and advice on bathing your puppy on my Bathing A Puppy page.

Best of luck with your little guy!