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How much do you feed a German Shepherd puppy?

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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. 21 июл. 2021 г.


How much should a German Shepherd puppy eat a day?

Your puppy should be fed three or four times a day up to the age of four months. After this age, two larger meals at regular times will be sufficient. As your dog approaches 80-90% of its estimated adult size, around one year of age, they should be moved to a diet for adult dogs.

How much and 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.

Can you overfeed a German Shepherd puppy?

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 I feed my 8 week old German Shepherd?

German Shepherd puppies 8 weeks old should be weaned off of their mother's milk and eating puppy food. In order to put him on a solid schedule for meals, give him food 3 times a day, but don't leave it out after meal times. If he does not eat it all, don't be surprised if you offer him up to 2 cups a day.

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