can adult and puppy share food? - Page 2

My vet told me that puppy food is high in calories, yet adult dog food has a high fat content - so both need to be watched. My 7 month old GSD already weighs 76 lbs, but still has a good loin with minimal cushion and visible leanness in the rib-to-hip area. However, our vet had us switch our pup from puppy food to adult food being that he does not need the added calories to help aid in the growing process since his body is already making progress quick enough. Luckily, we are able to put his full portion of food in his bowel in the morning and our pup moderates his food throughout the day so we do not need to do timed feedings anymore. This is a great bonus because it will allow the dogs metabolism to moderate his own weight.

The only problem I see with each dog taking the others food is teritorial problems. One might scarf down his meal, just so the other can not get to it - thus, resulting in digestive problems. Or, worse off, the dog might try to protect his meal down the road causing heightened tension during meal time.

You are risking that the adult is going to "correct"  the pup for stealing his / hers food  and the pup may get killed. I have seen it ........OK I have seen it since it happened to me about 18 years ago and I still am sorry so much about it.  I will never forget it.
Please do not do it ,... that is why I exposed my self to critique here, in order to make a strong impression on you.
Prager Hans
http://www.alpinek9.com

your puppy should be on 28% protien but no more.  You do not want your puppy gowing too fast.  76 lbs at 5 months, No comment

You want your puppy growing nice and slow to help with joint development.   A raw diet is best for this.  But you can just give raw bones and some other natural human grade goodies once in a while, they do like fruits and veggies too.