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How much food should my lab puppy eat?

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Created: 2022-05-11 01:30:10

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A typical eight-week-old Lab pup consumes around two cups of food a day, split across four different meal sittings. Do not free-feed the pup because it'll be tricky to monitor how much they are eating. Plus, two cups of food in one go might cause stomach upset for sure.


Can you overfeed a Lab puppy?

Puppies typically need at least three meals a day but depending on where they are in the Labrador growth chart cycle, they might need more or less. Your puppy is likely to eat all of the food available, which could lead to excessive weight gain, which can cause bone issues down the road.

How many cups should a Lab eat?

For a 50-pound Lab feed 2-1/2 to 3 cups daily. For a 60-pound Lab feed 3 to 3-1/2 cups daily. For a 70-pound Lab feed 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups daily. For an 80-pound Lab feed 3-1/2 to 4 cups daily.

How much should you feed a 4 month old Lab puppy?

FEEDING GUIDE FOR YOUR Labrador PuppyAGE OF PUPPYWEIGHT OF PUPPYQUANTITY PER DAY2-4 months15-18 Ibs (7-8 kilos)7/8 - 1 1/8 cups (200-250)4-6 months24-26 Ibs (11-12 kilos)1 1/8 - 1 3/8 cups (250-300)6-12 months50-60 Ibs (23-27 kilos)1 1/2 - 2 cups (350-450)

How much should a 3 month old puppy eat?

Very young puppies need to eat a high-quality puppy food diet approximately 3 to 4 times per day. The frequency of feeding puppies goes down to 3 times per day at around 3 to 6 months of age, and 2 times per day at around 6 to 12 months.

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