It was determined by Pat Hastings an all round breeder/judge(tricks of the trade seminar) that it caused far more problems because it exceeded the amount of fat and protein a puppy needed to grow at a normal pace. It became apparent that it was another strategy to market dog food to the consumer. If I remember correctly, it caused puppies to grow faster than their structure intended which resulted in knee, hip, etc problems not to mention over weight because dogs aren't kept on farms or large enough protected yards to burn the extra calories. I have always fed my puppies adult food more frequently during the day when weaning with goats milk diluted in a blender. Then they are fed adult food through out their lives with the amount adjusted for age and activity level. I supplement as treats with baby carrots, broccoli, chicken liver, asparagus and cauliflower. Puppy food has the potential to put my dogs health at risk and an additional cost to my budget that is not necessary. I choose not to buy it and don't recommend it to my companion homes. You need to decide for your self if you can live with the outcome. I think you can buy the tape and book on the Trick of the Trade from AKC magazine and Dog Wise book service. Good luck. Patricia Powers Pratt Cavaliers -----Original Message----- From: AJ Dunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Friday, November 02, 2001 4:13 AM Subject: [CKCS-L] Diet - Puppy Food - Yes? No?
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