Younger dogs tend need smaller amounts of food more frequently throughout the day, and grown dogs can eat larger portions less often. For example, you may feed your Goldendoodle puppy 3-4 times a day, whereas you feed a grown Goldendoodle 1-2 times each day.
Do goldendoodles overeat?
Can You Overfeed a Goldendoodle Puppy? Yes, it's possible to overfeed your puppy! Generally speaking, puppies will stop eating soon after they start feeling full.
How much do goldendoodles eat a day?
You should be feeding your Goldendoodle 1-4 cups of food a day, depending on adult size, split between the two meals. It is recommended that you avoid giving them table scraps and “people food,” as this can cultivate begging habits and a tendency for weight gain or health problems.
Why do goldendoodles eat so much?
In many of the above cases, the underlying mechanism leading to increased hunger is the same: your dog's body is unable to absorb the nutrients in the food or digest it properly, so their appetite goes into overdrive. They are actually starving no matter how much food they eat, so they compensate by eating everything.
How often should you feed a Goldendoodle?
Puppy's ageFeeding FrequencyDaily feeding amount per day (Regular Goldendoodle)8 – 12 weeks3 to 4 times a dayUp to ⅔ cups4 – 5 months3 times a day1.5 to 3 cups6 – 12 months2 times a day3 – 4 cups12 months +2 times a day4 – 5 cups
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