Feeding puppies

[Dana]

After listening to Dr. Nancy's empower hour, should I be cutting my 13 week old large breed dogs food with extra veggies in order to reduce the protein. She talked about not wanting large breed dog to grow too fast. Also, can you explain the benefits and applications for fasting.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Dana, I'd feed per Dr. Sara's recommendations and Berner experience.

Assuming that you are already feeding per her advice, you might still want to intermittently add extra pureed veggies for the added phytonutrients.

Fasting is a natural feeding practice that helps simulate the way dogs in the wild eat.

The primary benefits come from metabolic rest (no need to digest) and detoxification.