{"id":12207,"date":"2023-03-13T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/?p=12207"},"modified":"2023-03-15T09:18:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T09:18:31","slug":"how-much-should-i-feed-my-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/how-much-should-i-feed-my-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Should I Feed My Puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When a cute little puppy arrives at your doorstep<\/strong>, you can\u2019t help but provide them with some good food and a bowl of milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get so overwhelmed by looking at that face that you want to feed him time<\/strong> and again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you bring a puppy home<\/strong>, it becomes your responsibility to feed them and provide them with the required nourishment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever they need, you will get them and make sure that they are safe <\/strong>and do not face any problems in their new home with their new parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a puppy around is so overwhelming<\/strong> that we want to take care of it all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t feel like going to college or school and want to be around that little guy and watch out for them. <\/p>\n\n\n

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However, access to anything can be dangerous for the puppy<\/strong>. There is a limit to which you should feed them out of love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you overfeed the puppy, they might overeat<\/strong>, and their stomach might start to hurt. They could start puking and get feverish after a while<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feed them less than the required amount, they wouldn\u2019t get the required nourishment and develop a deficiency for nutrients<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid such situations, it is always better to follow a schedule or a guide<\/strong> that could help you in knowing how much should I feed my puppy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should be fed to the puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, the puppy should always be fed with food that\u2019s appropriate for a puppy. Such foods<\/strong> contain a balanced diet that would provide all the required nourishment to your dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kind of food you should feed also depends on the breed of the puppy you have<\/strong>. Some nutrients are needed by some breeds more than the other breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some health experts suggest that the puppy should be kept on a diet that increases every day, as the pup grows every day<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, that\u2019s not in most cases. A puppy should be fed on a constant diet<\/strong> from when it is four months old to 12 months old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure you are feeding in the right amounts according to your puppy<\/strong>, you should visit the doctor and get the required measurement according to which you will be feeding the pup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule for feeding your puppy if it is three months old:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When a pup is born, the initial days<\/strong> are the most important days to provide him a good amount of nourishment so that it can grow into a healthy dog<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pup in this phase is very weak and requires constant<\/strong> attention from you. If you have the pup\u2019s mother around<\/strong>, try providing it her milk as it is the best nourishment you could give it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, you can switch from a liquid diet to semi-solids<\/strong> depending on how much your dog likes it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They might like it too much and try to gobble on the food<\/strong> for most of the day. Make sure they don\u2019t overeat as you wouldn\u2019t want them to get chubby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chubbiness makes them lazy and puts their heart at risk<\/strong>. Try feeding them just four times a day<\/strong>, including the treats.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Schedule for feeding if the puppy is four to six months old:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once a pup is four months old, you may notice their diet reducing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were feeding them four times a day, they now would require three or maybe just two times a day of feeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a tricky phase where the dog wouldn\u2019t eat a lot but may still gain weight and become overweight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As has been already mentioned, overweight dogs develop weak bones and get slower day by day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you also need to make sure they get all the necessary nourishment as they are growing and soon would turn into an adult dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They should be fit and properly fed. To make sure everything is going in the right direction, you can also follow a chart provided by the doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule for feeding if the puppy is six to twelve months old:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the time when your dog starts to become an adult. The eating habits change, and the nourishment requirement decreases gradually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a dog is 6-12 months old, you need to feed them for just two times a day, and that should do it. A healthy dog wouldn\u2019t require more than this amount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can switch to adult dog food, and the nutrients to be provided to the dog change when the dog becomes an adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure not to overfeed them, especially at this age. Additionally, try not to provide them with a lot of calcium at this point. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Schedule for feeding if the puppy is 12 to 18 months old:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once your pup\u2019s first birthday arrives, you should start to limit the amount of food you give them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that the dog hasn\u2019t turned into a pillow that keeps resting on the couch. It should be fun and energetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is not the case, reduce the food that you give the pup, and it might get a little active. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you feed a puppy that belongs to a large breed, there are some things that you should take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is very important to monitor their diet and keep checking if they are gaining more than the required weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to check if the dog isn\u2019t overweight, try to feel its ribs with a little pressure. If you are able to, the dog is in the right weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you aren\u2019t able to, this could be a signal of your dog being overweight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things to take care of is not to over-treat your dog. You might get overwhelmed and want to feed your dog more and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But make sure you don\u2019t. It isn\u2019t good for your pup\u2019s health and will make your dog weaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refer to the pointers mentioned above to know how much should I feed my puppy?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a cute little puppy arrives at your doorstep, you can\u2019t help but provide them with some good food and a bowl of milk. You get so overwhelmed by looking at that face that you want to feed him time and again. When you bring a puppy home, it becomes your responsibility to feed them … <\/p>\n

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