Puppy feeding rate

Proper feeding of a puppy is very important, because it is the key to his health and good mood. So, it is important to correctly determine the rate of feeding the puppy.

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What determines the puppy’s feeding rate?

The norm of feeding a puppy is determined by age, breed and individual characteristics. It is extremely important to correctly determine the daily amount of food for a particular puppy.

If the puppy is undernourished, this leads to developmental delays, and if the puppy overeats, it negatively affects the digestive, cardiovascular systems, as well as the development of the musculoskeletal system. Therefore, it is extremely important to correctly calculate the puppy’s feeding rate.

How to calculate the puppy’s feeding rate?

The puppy’s feeding rate must be calculated based on the baby’s body weight.

Up to 6 months, the puppy’s feeding rate is approximately 7% of body weight per day.

After 6 months, the puppy’s feeding rate is reduced to 3-4% of its body weight per day.

But it is also necessary to focus on the individual characteristics of the puppy, including his behavior while eating.

If the puppy licks the bowl and doesn’t move away from it for a long time, trying to find more food, he is probably malnourished and it is worth increasing the amount of food.

If the food remains in the bowl or the puppy is too fat, the feeding rate should be reduced.