A simple rule of thumb is to feed your puppy 20g per 1kg of current body weight per day. Up until 6 months of age, the general feeding guide for all puppies is the same. After this stage, puppies need to be monitored carefully and their diet needs to be controlled to promote a healthy future.
How Much Should large puppies eat?
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 and how often should I feed my large breed puppy?
6 Weeks to 4 MonthsAround 4 MonthsToy Breeds4 to 5 meals per day3 to 4 meals per daySmall and Medium Breeds3 meals per day2 meals per dayLarge and Giant Breeds3 meals per day2 to 3 meals per day
How much do you feed a large breed dog?
Assuming your dog has a typical activity level, toy breeds should have about ¼ cups to 1 cup, small breeds should have about 1 cup to 1 2/5 cup, medium breeds should have about 2 cups to 2 2/3 cups, and large breeds should have about 2 4/5 cups to 3 cups. -Senior dogs should be fed a little less than adult dogs.
Can you over feed a large breed puppy?
Excess calcium fed to large breed puppies can increase the risk of abnormal joint growth and skeletal malformations. Additionally, the amount of phosphorus in a diet can also affect bone metabolism in growing puppies.
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