How Much Dog Food Should a Little Puppy Eat?

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Read the Dog Food Bag

Each bag of dog food has the recommended daily intake on the bag. It is broken out by the size of the puppy in pounds and the age of the puppy. The manufacturer knows the nutrition content of its own food the best and bases the feeding instructions on this.

Consult your Vet

A veterinarian will be able to give an unbiased recommendation on the amount of dog food needed by a little puppy. Veterinarians are not in the business of selling food and can make their recommendation by taking a look at your puppy's development and weight.

Bottom Line

Using the feeding instructions from the dog food manufacturer is the ideal way to decide on how much food to give a little puppy. A good rule of thumb to follow is to provide 1.5 cups of dry dog food per every 10 lbs. of weight until the puppy reaches 6 months, then reducing to 1 cup of food per every 10 lbs. Regular visits to a veterinarian will allow the vet to evaluate the dog and suggest increasing or decreasing the amount of food.

References

• The Daily Puppy:How Much Food Should a Puppy Be Given?
• Pedigree Puppy Food for Puppies Original Chicken Flavor