By 9 months old, most dogs are well on their way to reaching their adult size.

Which means it’s time to make the switch to adult food! Adult food allows puppies to benefit from optimal levels of ingredients and nutrients that they need in their daily lives. If your puppy is not yet fully grown, they will still continue to grow on the adult food.

Dog sitting on a table with a bag of Burns Original dog food

We recommend taking 10-14 days to switch your puppy from Burns puppy food to adult food.

Use the guide below to gradually increase the portions of adult food until your puppy has made the full switch to adult food. To avoid upsetting your puppy’s tummy, we recommend making the change from puppy to adult food over 10-14 days.

How To Switch

Use the guide below to gradually increase the portions of adult food until your puppy has made the full switch to adult food. Mix the old & new food together and serve according to the guidelines demonstrated in the image.

  • Dog food bowl with 'Puppy' and 'Adult' labels and percentage allocations on a white background

    Day 1-4

  • Illustration of a dog bowl divided into two halves labeled 'Puppy' and 'Adult' with 50% on each side

    Day 5-9

  • Diagram showing a pet food bowl with 'Puppy' and 'Adult' labels and percentage allocations

    Day 10-14

  • Dog food bowl with blue food representing Burns

    Day 15+

 If you’re unsure when to make the switch to adult food, or have a question about which adult diet will be most suitable for your puppy, our expert nutritionists can answer any diet-related questions.

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