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How often should I feed my 8 month old puppy?

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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. After about a year, most puppies can transition to a nutritionally balanced adult dog food diet 2 times per day.


How much should I feed my 8 month old puppy?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)Weaning-12 Weeks6-8 Months13-20 lbs1/2-1 1/4 cups3/4-1 1/3 cups21-50 lbs1/2-1 1/2 cups1 1/8-2 1/3 cups51-75 lbs5/8-2 1/3 cups1 1/2-3 3/4 cups76-100 lbs1-2 2/3 cups2 7/8-6 1/3 cups

Can I feed my 8 month old puppy once a day?

Puppies 6 Months to 1 Year Old Around six months of age, decrease the number of feedings to twice a day: once in the morning and once in the evening. Again, you'll want to take the total amount of food he needs in a day and divide it between the two meals.

Can I feed my 8 month old puppy twice a day?

For the first few months of a puppy's life, they will need small meals of food throughout the day as they transition from their mother's milk to solid food. Starting around four months, puppies can begin eating about three times a day, and after that, puppies will quickly graduate to twice-a-day feedings.

Do 8 month old dogs need puppy food?

Ages 4-6 weeks to 9-24 months Puppies should be fed puppy food until they are done growing. Puppies stop growing at different times based on their size. Small- and medium-sized puppies grow faster and are considered mature around 9 months of age.

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