Field Scenario

A customer with a growing puppy wants to buy an adult maintenance formula because it was on sale, assuming any dog food works for any dog.

What You Actually Explain

• Growth and adult maintenance formulas meet genuinely different AAFCO nutrient profiles
• Growing puppies have distinct needs, particularly around calcium, phosphorus, and energy density
• This isn’t simply a matter of preference — it reflects real nutritional differences
• Recommend a growth-formula or all-life-stages product instead, explaining the reasoning clearly