Hi all,

It was suggested to me i should consider a lower protein food for my 14 week old puppy (he is currently on Purina puppy food) as he is getting a bit "big for him boots".

Does anyone know why that would be or have any thoughts on this?

Thanks

Who suggested that? Puppies need higher protein for all the growth they are doing - although it's all relative and I don't actually believe protein makes a difference to behaviour as much as some claim

It's probably that he is simply gaining in confidence... in what way is he getting too big for his boots?

Well i thought that was the point of higher protein in puppy food and he isn't hyper or anything just pushing the boundaries a bit too far.

we have our puppy on purina pro plan large breed puppy robust and he is doin great, does get hyper some times but he sleeps after it lol

pushing the boundaries is a puppy thing don't think the food u have him on will mater so much.

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we feed burns small breed and puppy mini bites,i agree that puppys need the higher protein for growth and develpment,thats why puppy foods are made with higher protein levels

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Ahh... well that's a training issue not a diet related one welcome to the wonderful world of puppies....

already immersed up to my earlobes (lol)