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Old 09-06-2011, 10:17 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Britster View Post
4x a day seems a little excessive since they are now six months old. I would try reducing to 3 meals a day. 1/4 cup may be too little for them at the moment. They are growing puppies... also, I believe a lot of the NB formulas are lower in calories too, plus every pup has a different metabolism, they might just need a bit more food. I would split 1/2 cup per day into three meals to start and see how that goes.


Your little pupsters may not eat the entire 1/2 cup. You may also try giving them 2-4 pieces of kibble before bedtime -- do tricks and give the kibble as rewards. This is what I do with my younger boy to make sure his tummy is happy overnight. My boys are bigger but still require 3 meals per day.
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