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How many times a day should you feed a puppy and how much?

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For the first few months of a puppy's life, they will need small meals of food throughout the day as they transition from their mother's milk to solid food. Starting around four months, puppies can begin eating about three times a day, and after that, puppies will quickly graduate to twice-a-day feedings. 13 окт. 2020 г.


How much dry food should I feed my puppy?

Weight of Dog6-12 Weeks8-12 Months3 – 5 lbs1 – 1 1/3 cup1/2 – 2/3 cups5 – 10 lbs1 1/3 – 2 1/2 cups2/3 – 1 cups10 – 20 lbs2 1/2 – 4 cups1 – 2 cups20 – 30 lbs4 – 5 3/4 cups2 – 2 3/4 cups

How much food should I give my puppy per day?

Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.

What are the best times to feed a puppy?

The best time for your puppy's first meal is around 7 a.m., noontime for lunch, and 5 p.m. for dinner. The last meal should always be around 5 p.m. so that he will have ample time to digest his food and eliminate one last time before bedtime.

How do I know if I'm feeding my puppy enough?

How Much? 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. This is true for puppies of any breed, big or small.

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