Whenever feeding your German Shepherd puppy, avoid overfeeding it - this will help the Alsatian puppies actual development. Excess weight in a developing GSD puppy puts extra stress on its developing skeletal system.
How much should a German Shepherd puppy eat a day?
Ideally, they should be on food with lean protein and low fats to keep their slim physique. Puppies should be fed about 2 cups of food daily, on average. The amount of food depends on the crude fat contained within the food. A puppy should eat 3 times a day, moving to 2 times a day at around a year old.
How often should I feed my German Shepherd puppy?
Feed 3 times per day from 8 to 12 weeks of age and twice per day thereafter. If you want to change the food, always choose a high quality puppy food labeled for large breeds. Mix the new food with the old food gradually at a rate of ¼ new for 2 days; ½ new for 2 days; ¾ new for 2 days until you are at 100% new food.
Why is my German Shepherd puppy always hungry?
It is quite normal for young German shepherd dogs to be hungry but constant hunger does concern me. Ask the vet to check if the worm treatment is working. Two other potential causes are maldigestion and malabsorption. Pancreatic insufficiency is common in German shepherds.
How much should a German Shepherd puppy eat chart?
Puppy AgeCups of Dry Kibble Daily2–3 months old1–1.5 cups3–6 months old1.5–2 cups6–12 months old2–3 cups12 months old and older2.5–3.5 cups
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