I was reading through some of these threads and they have me wondering if I'm feeding Luca too much or the right amount. Right now he is getting Eukanuba LB puppy 2 cups am & 2 cups pm. He is 1 year 2 months old. Is this the right amount? Also, I heard to feed puppy food until 18 months. Is this what most of you do too??? Would love any suggestions.

I was reading through some of these threads and they have me wondering if I'm feeding Luca too much or the right amount. Right now he is getting Eukanuba LB puppy 2 cups am & 2 cups pm. He is 1 year 2 months old. Is this the right amount? Also, I heard to feed puppy food until 18 months. Is this what most of you do too??? Would love any suggestions.


Your lab should've been off of puppy food at least a yr ago. In fact, some breeders and vets suggest adult food right from the start.

To me, 4 cups does seem like alot of food but how does your dog look? Can you easily feel his ribs?

Oh and those foods who claim to be for large breed dogs? Just a sales tatic and not worth it.

Your lab should've been off of puppy food at least a yr ago. In fact, some breeders and vets suggest adult food right from the start.

To me, 4 cups does seem like alot of food but how does your dog look? Can you easily feel his ribs?

Oh and those foods who claim to be for large breed dogs? Just a sales tatic and not worth it.
I am confused now. I went on the web sites to the 3 brands I have fed Luca and this is what they recommend. Luca's weight is in between 75 and 80 lbs. Royal Canin 5 1/7-5 2/3 cups; Eucanuba 4 1/4-5 1/4 & Nutro Natural Choice 4-4 1/2 cups. I don't heep the cups or anything. I kinda go under the scoop level but I guess you'd still stay 2 cups am and pm. Only Royal Canin suggests to feed their puppy up to 15 months. Why shouldn't you feed puppy food until 18 months? I'm just confused and want to do what is best for Luca.

It is rather confusing I know. LOL But a lab doesn't need puppy food for 12 mths or 18 mths...the calcium level in many puppy foods is just too high for them. You need to make sure that they arent' growing too fast..it's not good for their hips or joints.

Do you use an actual one cup measuring cup to measur the food? Remember, the feeding guidelines are just that..guidelines.

What does your vet say about your dog's weight?

Thank you for all of your info from both my posts. The vet said he look good. I'll just switch to adult after this food is gone then. I don't want him to have any joint or hip damage. The scoop I use is from petsmart and shaped like a little shovel. It has a line for 1 cup the the top is 2 cups, I go under a little bit. I'll feel his rib cage when I get home. You are supposed to just feel then not see them right?

Yes, just feel them, definitely NOT see them.

The amount of food you feed actually varies a lot on what kind of food it is and how active your dog is, just like the amount of calories adults consume vary on how much we exercise and what our metabolism is like.

On Scout's current food (Solid Gold Hund N Flocken), she eats about 4 cups a day, two at each feeding. The package suggests 4-5 for a dog of her weight (about 65 pounds). We also give her about 1/4 a cup a day in food for training and 2 tsps in her kong during the day. We just keep an eye on her to make sure she's not gaining too much weight (she may gain a little as she gains muscle over the next year), but the guidelines when you buy the food really are just that--guidelines.

Good luck!

I agree with Timberlabs, time to move your dog off puppy. It's funny but if you follow the instructions on the bags of food, you'll be feeding puppy for sometimes up to 2 years. Our first labs was switched around a year, the next around 7 months, and Grace at 4 months. I'll probably stick to switching it early from now on. I wouldn't bother with a LB adult food, as that's not necessary.

4 cups a day can be OK if your dog is very active. Mine were all on 4 cupss (between 2 meals of course) and were doing fine, but we have since dropped them to 2 cups a day. That way if they get treats and such, it's not too excessive.

We also switched Toby to adult food at 5 months of age. I personally feel that LB foods are a bit gimmicky and there is really no need for them. You can always add your own glucosamine ( this is what I do).

Every dog is different and if you dog is staying lean with 4 cups per day, then that is fine.

Toby gets about 3 cups per day or a little less depending on what treats he or extras he gets during the day. He stays about 75 pounds.

The only thing I have noticed on LB and regular Adult food is the glouclosomine & chlodrotine for joint maintenance. The LB has higher percentages in it. What kind of food are you all using? I don't give him too many dog treats. I guess I'm kinda stingy with those. I've even broke them in half and I don't even buy humongous ones either. So, I do want to watch with treats so he doesn't get too large. He is very muscular. I am the one that mostly feeds him so I can scoop out between the 1 & 2 cup marks at each feeding and if someone else in the house feeds him one of his meals I can feed less at the next time. In case they give heeping scoops. Kids or DH's ya never know. Only Mom's know best :D. hahaha

Before you do switch over make sure you have enough of the old food to mix with the new food. Take at least 7 -10 full days to make the switch. Slowly replace the old food with the new food. Going cold turkey could cause some stomach issues.