What is the best food for a goldendoodle puppy?
The best food for a goldendoodle puppy is a complete and balanced dog food formula made specifically for puppies. Because goldendoodles vary widely in size, your puppy may benefit from a small-breed puppy food if he's a mini goldendoodle, a large-breed puppy food if he's a larger goldendoodle, or a regular puppy food formula based on his lineage and projected size. Your vet can give you guidance on the best puppy food for your goldendoodle, as well as tailored feeding guidelines to help him thrive.
How much food should I feed my goldendoodle?
You should feed your goldendoodle as much food as your vet recommends, or follow the feeding guidelines on the puppy food package. The amount and frequency you will need to feed will vary with your puppy's age, so be sure to change your feeding routine as your puppy gets older. Feeding too much or too little can harm your puppy's health, so talk to your vet if you are unsure how much to feed.
When should a goldendoodle stop eating puppy food?
A goldendoodle should stop eating puppy food when he has reached full maturity and stopped growing. However, because goldendoodle breeds vary so widely in size, each dog's age of maturity will vary. For smaller-breed goldendoodles, you may need to transition to adult food between 6 to 8 months, while for large-breed goldendoodles, the transition should occur between 15 and 18 months. Talk to your vet or breeder for the best guidance, as well as tailored feeding advice for your puppy.