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07-18-2011, 02:04 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: spain
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| Too much food????? Hi, my concern is the amount of dry food im feeding my 12 week old puppy. I weighed out the required amount of food that suposingly is the recomended daily amount, and it seemed enormous compared to the size of my babies belly. There is no way he could eat it all in one day. He has been gaining weight every week around 100 grams a week (3.53 ounces), until the last 2 weeks (weeks 10-12) where he has gained 350 grams (12.35 ounces). Im not even feeding him probably half of the recommended amount prescribed, but im concerned hes not eating enough or that he will gain to much weight if i feed him more food. Can anyone tell me the average weight gain he should be gaining each week and do you think i should feed him more food like its says....... He currently weighs 1300 grams ( just under 3lb) now at 12 weeks old, but i dont want him huge either. Thanks..
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07-18-2011, 02:52 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| The amount of food required depends on the food product. Some foods are more nutrient-dense and the dog requires less of it. The package should indicate calories, protein, and fat content. If it is kibble, how many calories per cup? When Max was a pup, slightly over 3 pounds at 12 weeks, he ate 3/4 cup a day of a kibble that was about 380 calories per cup. I know from your other thread that you were concerned that your pup is gaining weight too quickly. As I responded, pups do grow very fast in the first 12 weeks, then fairly fast in the first 6 months, and then they typically slow down. Keep in mind that restricting food will in no way stunt growth, and overfeeding will not cause your pup to grow larger, maybe chunkier. Check with your vet about the amount you are feeding and your pup's size.
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