How Much Dog Food Should a Puppy Eat?

Ensure that your puppy's food is providing proper nutrients.

Follow Food Label

PetEducation.com, a website providing pet information, explains that feeding the amount of food recommended on the back of the puppy food container is a good feeding starting point. Adjust the amount of food given to your puppy to match its needs.

Consider Breed Size

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states on its website that feeding small-breed puppies on a free-choice basis helps them create good eating habits and allows for healthy development. When feeding large-breed puppies, limiting the intake of food encourages a slow and healthy growth rate.

Bottom Line

Various factors should be considered when feeding a puppy. As stated by Race Foster, DVM, on the PetEducation.com website, "Your veterinarian can help you determine the proper amount to feed to keep your puppy at optimal condition."

References

• PetEducation: Feeding Puppies: What, When, How
• ASPCA: Feeding Your Puppy