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How to Choose Food for Puppies

What are the most important qualities to look for in food for puppies? What are the main differences between puppy food and adult dog food?

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by criteeker

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Jan 03 '12 How to Choose Better Puppy & Dog Food - Learn How to READ LABELS
Please learn how to read labels when it comes to your pet's nutrition. Their longevity depends on it.... read full review
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by pogomom

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Jul 19 '00 Variety is NOT the Spice of Puppy Life
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by bowbiter
Jul 14 '01 Expensive food vs. cheap food - what to look for
Buy PUPPY food and a look at ingredients to see if they use real meat/fish/chicken and not by-products and fillers. ... read full review
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by grneyedcwboy
Nov 07 '00 If you knew what's in dog food, you would never buy another bag.
Check the ingredients! Protein is key but not at the expense of your dog's longterm health!... read full review
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by Artizan
Jun 20 '03 Time to put down the beer and chips version of dog food.
Feed your pet what he needs; NOT what you wished he needed.... read full review
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by RCarte2000
Oct 06 '00 Something He/She Can Chew!
Young pups just aren't ready for hard puppy foods. You've got to take care of their gums, teeth, and jaws. Go a softer route till they're a little older!... read full review
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by KPetzold
Jul 26 '00 Beware of Human Food!
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by naturalhigh
Nov 15 '00 Breed yourself a <fat> psycho pup
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by sherrylee
Jul 30 '00 Making the Most Important Decision of Your Dogs Life
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by 32_Footsteps
Jul 19 '00 Look mommy! Puppy likes broccoli!
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by Dosite1
Oct 26 '00 Poopy In, Poopy Out!
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by GrandmaSandy
Jul 22 '00 No Tummy Problems in our House
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by pcomsec
Jul 19 '00 Wet vs. Dry Food
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by MrsBunnyLady
Jul 26 '00 Too Much Growth is NOT good.
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by RCarte2000
Oct 06 '00 The MAJOR points of Choosing Puppy Food!
There are many factors to choosing puppy food. Age, stage, flavor, ability to eat and more. Hope this helps!... read full review
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by cheynasmom
Jul 18 '00 What To Feed Your Puppy?
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by djkimball
Dec 03 '00 The very best puppy food? BARF
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by ktreva52
Nov 02 '00 Pick according to your breed
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by LaBruja
Jul 23 '00 Giant puppies have special needs.
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by fscii
Jul 06 '01 Keeping your pup healty starts with good food!
Dogs are mammals with digestive systems like ours. Think accordingly!... read full review
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by LadyBossNKC
Aug 04 '00 Greenies are Great!
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by vienna
Aug 04 '00 choose wisely, be informed
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by danelady
Oct 22 '00 Feeding Puppies
If you care about your best friend living LONGER, HEALTHIER and BETTER...read and read and READ, before choosing those PetStore and Grocery Store foods, there ARE BETTER CHOICES!... read full review
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by kreechur
Nov 24 '00 Growth equals protein
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by klsnow1
Jul 22 '00 Munch Munch
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by loobian
Apr 25 '01 How to feed your dog...
Don't know why your dog eats furniture and walls ? Well, is so, it seems you don't feed it properly...... read full review
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by jessiepet1
Oct 04 '00 Natural is Better
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by CheyenneNY
Feb 24 '01 Puppy Food: Start your Dog's Life the healthy way
Picking out a food for your puppy is one of the most important things you'll ever do for him/her. Do your research and ask your Vet!... read full review
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by steel_dust
Sep 03 '01 Premium vs. Grocery
Premium will give your new pup health and happiness, Grocery brands will only give your dog a full stomach.... read full review
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by froglady19
Nov 04 '00 Why is My Puppy Always Eating Grass?!
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by ryansmommy
Sep 12 '00 *sigh* grow a brain and read the back
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by Triskal
Jul 24 '00 All the benefits...without the price
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by Lorelord
Jul 23 '00 Puppy food (just the facts)
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by sue425
Oct 06 '00 Feeding your new pet puppy
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by DDemorest
Aug 03 '00 How to Choose?
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by tonia
Aug 06 '00 Eukanuba Puppy Food
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by pulshrq
Aug 10 '00 The right food for your puppy.
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by bear1955
Aug 06 '00 What's For Dinner?
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by lovepets
May 04 '01 Choosing Puppy Food
I would only recommend puppy food which is All Natural, no by-products and no chemical preservatives. You should READ THE INGREDIENTS ON THE BAG!! ... read full review
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by calwaone
Apr 10 '02 NUTRO MAX VS. SKIPPY, by a breeder
CHOOSE THE FOOD THAT ALLOWS THE PET TO CRUNCH/BRUSH HIS/HER TEETH, AND CLEAN HIS/HER BREATH!... read full review
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by calwaone
Apr 09 '02 START WITH THE FOOD YOU INTEND TO NOURISH YOUR PET, BY A DOG BREEDER
START WITH THE BEST FOOD YOU WILL BE ABLE TO AFFORD WHEN AN ADULT DOG! HARD BUT MASHED A MITE WITH WARM WATER! REMEMBER, HE/SHE CAN'T BRUSH!... read full review
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by dbacksfan4life
Oct 18 '00 Carrots good for your eyes and your dogs
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by baseballmom
Dec 04 '00 More expensive is not always better
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by kzjward
Dec 29 '00 Get your free puppy care kit TODAY!
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by lissirmr
Aug 10 '00 eating made easy
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by Lydiamac
Aug 11 '00 puppy goodies
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by wiseokc
Dec 16 '00 Puppy Chow Dog Food by Purina
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by Finch
Aug 14 '00 FORGET WET FOOD!
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by cknightrider
Dec 20 '00 puppy food yes or no
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by justin-theman
Jul 21 '00 The Eternal Question
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by bigskylabs
Nov 19 '04 What do mother wolves, fox, dingos feed their young?
DO NOT FEED PUPPY FOOD. All wild canine mothers feed their young the same food they eat themsleves. Mimicking mother nature is THE best bet to avoid orhto problems.... read full review
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