![]() Whenever training with treats, keep the treat as small as possible. It could mean she is ready to eliminate a feeding or that you have given her too much, in which case simply reduce the quantity served.Īlso, if you are doing treat-based training with your pup, adjust the amount you feed at mealtime accordingly. ![]() If your puppy occasionally skips a meal or picks at food, don’t worry. Portion sizes depend on individual metabolism and body type, and nutritional requirements vary from dog to dog. Body condition, not the amount eaten or left in the bowl, should determine portion sizes. There’s a saying in canine feeding: Watch the dog, not the dish. After age 1: Most owners feed adult dogs two half-portions a day.Err on the side of caution: Better to be on puppy food a little too long than not long enough. ![]() Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months. Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly after the procedure, switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food. 6–12 months: Begin feeding twice daily.If she is still roly-poly at this age, continue to feed puppy-size portions until body type matures. A pup should be losing her potbelly and pudginess by 12 weeks. 3–6 months: Sometime during this period, decrease feedings from four to three a day.Large breeds should be fed unmoistened dry food by 9 or 10 weeks small dogs by 12 or 13 weeks. Four feedings a day are usually adequate to meet nutritional demands. Feeding adult food will rob your puppy of important nutrients. 6–12 weeks: Growing pups should be fed puppy food, a diet specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs for normal development.Feeding Your Puppy: A First-Year Timeline Many puppy owners wonder, “How long should I feed puppy food?” Here is a general timeline for what your puppy needs at each stage of his first year of life. And every bit as important as what to feed your puppy is having an understanding of his special nutritional needs.Īll puppies are different, so if you have any concerns or questions about your puppy’s food, feeding schedule, or nutritional health, always consult your breeder or veterinarian-that’s what they’re there for. Higher quality ingredients with better sourcing and specialized diet formulas lead to overall better health for our puppies. The process may now be somewhat more involved, but that’s a good thing. When did it get so complicated? Back in the day, dog food options were far more limited, and even responsible dog owners didn’t worry too much about what went into their dog’s dish. This is especially true for puppy owners, and probably even more so for first-time puppy owners. ![]() Walk down the dog food aisle of any large pet-supply store, or peruse the shelves at a boutique pet-food shop, and you can quickly become overwhelmed. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |