Puppy Food - what is the best?

[Jeremy]

Hello,

Brought our little guy home and he was started on nutrasource small breed puppy food, which he seems to like.  Only thing I don't like about it is it doesn't seem to be readily available at large pet stores (petco, amazon, petsmart, etc)...also didn't seem to be on the list on the website here as recommended.  My vet recommended a large breed puppy formula (we have a mini goldendoodle) as he said the better dog foods are too nutrient rich and they can grow a bit too fast on them- 

So not sure which way to go as he's running low on the nutrisource (I can buy more!).  Don't mind spending a bit extra for quality, would like to get a 5* from dogfoodadvisor....seems orijen is very popular, but again not available at chain stores/amazon.... I often see deals on blue buffalo wilderness but didn't see it listed on the rec. list....just wondering if there was any advice, specifically for a young puppy (9 wks, 6lbs)

Thanks!

[Sally S Miles]

Congratulations on your adorable puppy! 

Just the other day I noticed NutriSource in the store, it is made by the same folks as make PureVita , available at Amazon  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11?url=search-alias%3Dpets...    Make sure you have enough kibble for transition period - don't rush the switch. 

 

 

Orijen is available on line also http://www.amazon.com/Orijen-Puppy-Grain-Free-Food-5-5lb/dp/B003EGX...

[Lynda Kamrath]

Stay with what he was eating at the breeder and make any changes slowly.  If you can't buy it locally, have it delivered to your home.  We shop on line constantly and the FedEx and UPS know us well.  I wouldn't make any changes quite yet.  You might also avoid the large pet stores and try a feed store.