On average, an adult Golden Retriever will eat between 2 and 3 ½ cups of food per day. However, the exact amount of food varies from one dog to the next and depends on age, activity level, weight, health problems, and quality of food.
How much should a golden retriever eat a day?
Generally, the average amount of food an Adult Golden Retriever eats is around 3-5 cups a day. The problem is that each dog is different and will have its own specific needs. Factors like age, gender, energy levels, and lifestyles are all things that will increase or decrease the amount of food given.
How often should you feed golden retrievers?
Most dog food bags suggest feeding too much. I send our 10 week old puppies home eating about 1/2 cup of food 3 times a day. By 3 months, they will need a total of 2 cups a day and by 4 months, they should be eating about 2 1/2 cups a day. Increase to about 3 cups a day by 5 months for boys and by 6 months for girls.
Why are golden retrievers always hungry?
It is completely normal and a part of the canine instinct to be excited over food and it is also normal for dogs like Bennie to eat their meal at a fast speed. In the wild, canines would eat their food fast because it was necessary when they were on a hunt.
Should Golden Retrievers eat once or twice a day?
Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.
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