For Great Dane puppies, in particular, it is essential not to overfeed them or free feed. If you provide your puppy with too much food, they will eat too many calories and grow too quickly. This will cause joint and bone development problems, leading to painful health conditions down the road.
How much should a Great Dane puppy eat a day?
A Great Dane puppy between the ages of 3 to 6 months will need 4 to 8 cups of puppy food each day, divided up into 3 to 4 meals. Female puppies normally will eat less food whereas males will eat more. From 8 months to a year, you can expect to feed your Great Dane 6 to 10 cups of food a day.
Do Great Danes overeat?
The most common killer for Great Danes is Gastric Torsion, also known as canine bloat. When humans overeat or eat too fast, we may become bloated and gassy. Fortunately, we can recover quickly from this with minimal discomfort. Dogs are not as lucky and canine bloat can become life threatening quickly.
How much should I feed my 8 week old Great Dane?
Weight of Dog6-12 Weeks8-12 Months5 – 10 lbs1 1/3 – 2 1/2 cups per day2/3 – 1 cups per day10 – 20 lbs2 1/2 – 4 cups per day1 – 2 cups per day20 – 30 lbs4 – 5 3/4 cups per day2 – 2 3/4 cups per day30 – 40 lbs5 3/4 – 7 cups per day2 3/4 – 3 1/3 cups per day
Do Great Dane puppies eat a lot?
How much do they eat? At the height of the growth period, an average Dane puppy might eat 8-10 cups of a premium dog food daily. Some may eat more than that. Once they are mature, they will eat substantially less.
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