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Old 05-01-2008, 08:22 AM   #16
Hannah3183
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Originally Posted by Erin View Post
Puppies need almost twice as many calories as adults. Plus - EVERY kibble and dog is different. To get a starting point look at the kCals/cup on the food and use one of the calorie calculators online with your dog's weight/age/activity level and it will tell you how many calories they need. Then adjust up or down accordingly!

Mayme is 7.5 mnths and probably weights around 5lbs. She doesn't look big to me at all. However, her mom was 4lbs and dad was 5lb. So, maybe she is a little big for 7 mnths? I just switched her to wellness, which said to feed her 1 1/4 cups daily. That seems like a lot compared to what she was having (3 tablespoons - 2x a day, plus treats when she pottys.)

Erin - Where can I find a pet calorie calculator?

Thanks!
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