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How often should puppies be fed?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy
Puppies of different ages have different feeding intervals. First of all, generally, puppies before three months of age can be fed 3-4 times a day, once in the morning, noon and evening, and once before going to bed. Moreover, the dog’s digestive system is relatively fragile at this time, so try to feed small amounts and frequent meals. Secondly, puppies between three and six months old can be fed three times a day, once in the morning, noon and evening, with an interval of five to six hours. Finally, after the puppy is one year old, it can be fed twice a day, once in the morning and once around five o'clock in the afternoon.

1. Puppies before three months of age

The digestive system of puppies in this period is relatively fragile, so owners should pay attention to the amount of feeding, and adopt the principle of small and frequent meals when feeding. It is recommended to feed four times a day, with an interval of about 5 hours between each time. Generally, the times can be considered at 7 am, 12 noon, 5 pm, and 10 pm.

2. Puppies aged three to six months

After the dog is three months old, it can be fed three times a day, with an interval of about 5-6 hours each time. It is between 8 a.m., 12 to 2 p.m., and around 8 p.m. During this period, it is best to eat regularly and quantitatively to develop a good eating habit for your dog.

3. One-year-old puppy

After the dog reaches adulthood, it only needs to be fed twice a day. The time is once in the morning and once around five o'clock in the afternoon. Once the formation of Don't change the time casually once it's established.

Note: When feeding dogs, do not feed too much at one time, because dogs and cats are different. Dogs will eat things they like very much when they encounter them. It will be eaten all at once, which will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. The specific feeding amount can be rationed according to the dog's weight.

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