How much should I feed my 10 month old puppy?

Ideal Weight of Dog (At Maturity)	Weaning-12 Weeks	9-11 Months
13-20 lbs	0.5-1.25 cups	1-1.5 cups
21-50 lbs	0.5-1.5 cups	2-3 cups
51-75 lbs	0.75-2.5 cups	2.5-4.75 cups
76-100 lbs	1-2.5 cups	4.75-7 cups

Hello, I am rescuing my first puppy next Monday. She’ll be 11. When we get her, she will be 5 weeks old, and I have never had a dog that young. Her foster parents are giving her litter 3/4 cup twice daily.

She’s an Australian shepherd/great pyrenees/golden retriever mix. Concerning feeding them twice or three times a day, I keep reading conflicting information. Which do you recommend?.

I have an appointment with a vet on that Friday, but I wanted to ask you what you thought, hoping to get a response before I pick her up, and if it is three times a day, how much would you feed her each time, given that she’s almost three months old?

I’m really excited to take on this challenge, but it’s also a little nerve-wracking not knowing exactly how much to feed her. -Michele Solano

Feeding Your Puppy: A First-Year Timeline

6–12 weeks: Growing pups should be fed puppy food, a diet specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs for normal development. Feeding adult food will rob your puppy of important nutrients. Four feedings a day are usually adequate to meet nutritional demands. Large breeds should be fed unmoistened dry food by 9 or 10 weeks; small dogs by 12 or 13 weeks.

3–6 months: Sometime during this period, decrease feedings from four to three a day. A pup should be losing her potbelly and pudginess by 12 weeks. If she is still roly-poly at this age, continue to feed puppy-size portions until body type matures.

6–12 months: Begin feeding twice daily. Spaying or neutering lowers energy requirements slightly; after the procedure, switch from nutrient-rich puppy food to adult maintenance food. Small breeds can make the switch at 7 to 9 months; bigger breeds at 12, 13, even 14 months. Err on the side of caution: Better to be on puppy food a little too long than not long enough.

After age 1: Most owners feed adult dogs two half-portions a day.

How Often to Feed Your Pup

Puppies should be fed three to four times a day therefore if you are currently feeding ¾ a cup of puppy food twice a day you should consider spacing it out by feeding ½ cup three times a day.

Smaller meals are simpler for the puppy to digest, and frequent meals cause energy levels to fluctuate less. Because your dog is a mixed large breed, I would advise sticking with a 3–4 times per day feeding schedule if at all possible to reduce the risk of gastric dilatation volvulus. At around six months, you may start feeding twice a day for convenience.

One (1) 34 lb. Bag – Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Dry Puppy Food, Chicken and Rice Formula

Formulated to support an appropriate growth rate for large breed puppies

Glucosamine supports developing joints and cartilage

How Big Is Your Puppy?

The size of a dog also affects how frequently a puppy should eat. When they don’t eat frequently enough, toy breeds like Chihuahuas are vulnerable to hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar. To prevent hypoglycemia, these small breed puppies may need to be fed four to six times per day up until the age of about 16 weeks.

However, some large and giant breed puppies, like Great Danes, are prone to bloating. Because of this, veterinarians frequently advise feeding several smaller meals per day to large breed puppies to help prevent bloat.

FAQ

Should a 10 month old dog eat puppy food?

But those requirements change once your dog is six to twelve months old. When your puppy reaches adult height and is ready to switch to adult food, that is typically when. Spaying or neutering typically takes place at this time as well, which reduces your dog’s need for extra energy and is another justification for switching from puppy to adult dog food.

Can I feed my 10 month old puppy once a day?

Veterinarians recommend feeding a dog at least twice per day. Specialized feeding regimens or dietary restrictions may be necessary for dogs with medical conditions or dietary requirements.

How much should a puppy eat chart?

Weight of Dog6-12 Weeks8-12 Months3 – 5 lbs1 – 1 1/3 cups1/2 – 2/3 cups5 – 10 lbs1 1/3 – 2 1/2 cups2/3 – 1 cups10 – 20 lbs2 1/2 – 4 cups1 – 2 cups20 – 30 lbs4 – 5 3/4 cups2 – 2 3/4 cupsPUPPY FEEDING CHARTWeight of Dog6 – 12 Weeks8 – 12 Months

What does a 10 month old puppy eat?

Depending on the breed, dogs should remain on a puppy diet until at least 12 months and up to 24 months. Your dog only needs a high-quality premium dry food as an adult to meet all of his nutritional needs for the rest of his life. A high-quality dog food is made with all the nutrients your dog requires at every stage of development.