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How much to feed a puppy?

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How much dry food should I feed my puppy?

A simple rule of thumb is to feed your puppy 20g per 1kg of body weight per day. So, if you have a puppy weighing 5kg, they will need 100g per day.

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.

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.

How much should 8 week puppy eat?

To help them transition, it's helpful to offer small amounts of puppy food that's been softened with a puppy milk replacer (or warm water) four times per day. By 6 to 8 weeks of age, most puppies do well eating 4 meals of puppy food a day (maybe 5 for the tiniest of pups).

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