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Why is my 4 month old puppy hungry?

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Puppies do tend to have large appetites because they are growing so quickly. I'd first make sure you are feeding her a puppy formulated food. Puppies need higher amounts of calories, protein, and calcium than adult dogs, and a puppy formulated food would provide that for Bonnie.


Why does my 4 month old puppy act like he's starving?

In many of the above cases, the underlying mechanism leading to increased hunger is the same: your dog's body is unable to absorb the nutrients in the food or digest it properly, so their appetite goes into overdrive. They are actually starving no matter how much food they eat, so they compensate by eating everything.

Why does my puppy seem so hungry?

If your dog's body isn't absorbing the nutrient in his or her food properly, they will automatically feel hungrier. These nutrients are vital for growth and development. Without them, your dog is at risk for many health issues. There are a number of reasons why nutrients aren't being absorbed.

How much should a 4 month puppy eat?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)Weaning-12 Weeks4-5 Months3-12 lbs1/2-1 cup2/3-1 1/3 cups13-20 lbs1/2-1 1/4 cups1 1/8-2 cups21-50 lbs1/2-1 1/2 cups1 1/2-2 3/4 cups51-75 lbs5/8-2 1/3 cups1 1/2-4 cups

Do puppies need more food at 4 months?

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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