Don't force him to eat, if he's growing okay and is a good weight for his size and age. Check with your vet if you're concerned, but often times dogs will eat more or less than what the bag says, and that's okay for their bodies.
Should I let my puppy eat as much as he wants?
Puppies need to eat a lot–and not too much. You should be able to feel but not see their ribs, and they should have a visible waist when you look down at them.
What happens if you overfeed a puppy once?
Over-nutrition can cause health problems other than excessive weight gain including loose stools, abdominal discomfort and swelling. Overfeeding puts more demands on the digestive system and reduces its efficiency, subsequently resulting in upset digestion.
Can puppies tell when they are full?
It's long been said that dogs, like some humans, don't know when it's time to stop eating when they're full. They'll continue to eat the food in front of them until it's gone, be it a cup of food or 20 pounds of kibble. In fact, they just might keep on eating until they drop dead.
Should I feed my puppy what the bag says?
Feeding Guidelines from the Manufacturer We recommend that feeding guidelines on the back of your dog food bag be taken very lightly. You need to be responsible for factoring in the variables to determine just how much you should feed your dog.
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