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Question by * Shelter dogs are the best *: Can I feed large breed adult dog food to an Aussie mix and a Lab?
I recently acquired a senior English Mastiff from a former friend who dumped all her pets for no good reason. Because she’s a bit older (6) and has some weird chronic minor health conditions (lots of tiny cysts pop up), and because my other dogs aren’t getting any younger, I’ve decided to switch to a quality kibble. (I’ve been doing a combo of low quality kibble and plain ol’ meat.)

But I don’t want to mess with more than 2 different kinds of kibble at once if necessary. Can I feed large breed adult food to all of them? I’ve got a 4.5 year old lab with hip dysplasia and a 3 year old Aussie mix who weighs 50 pounds.

The only difference in large breed food and regular food that I can discern is that the large breed food has glucosamine and stuff for healthy joints. Is there anything else?

I plan on trying Orijen, Blue Buffalo, Avoderm, and/or Merrick.
Whoops – I mean I don’t want to mess with more than ONE kibble at once if necessary.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking, how can glucosamine be bad for any dog?

If there are no other differences I don’t see why you couldn’t feed large breed food to a dachshund if you wanted to.

Best answer:

Answer by mec8404
that would be fine. dogs 50lbs+ are considered large so a large breed formula would be fine. and the glucosamine for joints is good for all dogs not just large.

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Wellness Canned Dog Food for Adult Dogs, Simple Food Solutions Salmon and Rice Formula (Pack of 12 12.5 Ounce Cans)

•  Duck, Lamb or Salmon are chosen as a “novel” high quality protein alternative
• Canola Oil-This high quality fat source is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
• tomato Pomace-An ingredient rich in the antioxidant lycopene and an excellent dietary fiber source

Wellness Simple Food Solutions Salmon & Rice Formula Canned Dog Food utilizes our unique 1 + 1 system. We combine one novel animal protein source plus one easily digestible carbohydrate source with a short, yet complete list of key ingredients and nothing extra. This special, natural recipe limits the number of ingredients your dog is exposed to each day while nourishing simply and completely.

List Price: $ 28.39

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