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Originally Posted by bleudolphin  With my puppies current tummy issues, I have been researching a lot about free feeding vs specific meal times. I was free feeding. Per my vet and her prescription dog food I am feeding all my dogs 3 times a day. I am curious as to how often you feed your little ones? I have read to feed a puppy up to age 6 months 3 times a day then you can go down to 2 times per day after 6 months. This would work perfect with my work schedule, but I am wondering if 2 meals a day is enough? |
I am NOT a nutritionist....but this is not a schedule I would consider...I do not believe in feeding a
developing puppy a restricted diet, let alone just 2 meals a day, right in the middle of their growth and development period (in my mind, that is like feeding a newborn human baby 4 times a day, then backing off to 3 set meals a day when they hit 4 months old!!).....and that growth and development lasts up to 8 months to 12 months....AFTER a year old, I MAY perhaps give a thought to backing down to set meals/day...but there is no way I would be feeding a puppy 6 months old, only twice a day....regardless of breed or size, they are
developing and body building and setting bones and joints and synapses and coats, brains and eyes, etc., until at least 8 months of age. I want that all to be supported to the maximum extent!