am i feeding my puppy the right amount of dog food?

Question

i have a shihtzo puppy he is 14weeks old i am feeding him on cesar dog food half in the morning with dog biscuits and the same at night but he still hungry do you think i should give him 2 tins a day or is this to much

Answer 1

Feeding amounts depend on many things.

1. The quality of the food. You feed less of a high quality food and more of a lower quality food. This is because lower quality foods are often loaded with fillers and non-digestible stuff that provide little to no nutritional value, whereas high quality foods are nutrient-dense and highly digestible. You will also have smaller stools on a high quality food.

2. The caloric content of the food. Higher quality foods are often more calorie-dense. This means that for your dog to get the same number of calories, he doesn't need to eat as much as he did on a lower quality food.

3. The protein source. You may find that one brand has several differet formulas (ie, chicken formula, lamb formula, fish and potato, etc). Each of these foods has a different protein source and thus may have a different recommended feeding amount based on the type of protein and how bio-available that protein is to the dog's body.

4. The life stage the food is designed for. If it's an all-life-stages food, you may need to feed a growing pup, highly active adult, or lactating female more than what the bag recommends you would feed an regular adult. And in most cases, a more sedentary senior would get less than the bag recommends.

As always, the amounts listed on the bag are just *recommendations*. You best tools are a scale, and your own two eyes. Start with what the bag recommends. If your pup starts getting pudgy, cut back. If he starts losing weight, up his daily intake. It would help if you can get him on a scale on a regular basis. Most vets allow you to stop in any time and just weigh your dog, so that might be something to look into. For most breeds, you should be able to easily feel, but not see the ribs and you should be able to see a clearly defined waist (the body should tuck behind the barrel, but before the hindquarters). Hope this helps.

Btw, most dogs always look and act hungry. Resist the temptation to feed your dog more than he needs, as you'll just end up with a fat dog. Obese (and overweight) dogs have higher chances of all kinds of health problems, including heart problems and hip dysplasia. Please don't let your dog get fat. He'll stay healthier and you'll have him for longer.

Answer 2

whatsyourdogsthing.co.uk
Lots of advice for dog owners, correct amounts and how often.
a 14week old puppy should be getting fed 4 small meals a day.
Pedigree Dried Puppy food is very good but only small amounts for a young puppy it tell you on the label or u can phone in on a freephone number. Water at all times no milk.
Good luck

Answer 3

Have you still got the phone number of the breeder that you got the pup from as s/he would be able to advise you best what the puppy has been eating when it was weaned. sometimes it is better to feed the pup smaller meals 3 times a day for the first few months so he doesn't feel so hungry. Please remember that all puppies/dogs will keep eating as long as food is available

Answer 4

put him on puppy kibble. Put a bowlful down and leave him to eat as much as he needs. Kibble is healthier for him, it has more protein in, doesn't smell or get smeared on his face fur, it won't attract flies either and will keep his teeth clean. It doesn't sound to me like he is getting enough. Didn't the breeder give you a proper information sheet with all the info you need about diet?
If and when I have puppies, the new owners go with a full info sheet, my ohone number to ring at any time they want advice, microchip details and vacicnation certificate. I know puppy farmers, back yard breeders and dog dealers don't bother though.

Answer 5

For a puppy that age, they should be fed at least three times a day, two times a day is not enough, that's why he's still hungry. Until the puppy turns a year old, you should be feeding him, morning, noon and night. Once he turns a year old, you can feed him twice a day, morning, and night.

Answer 6

Hi,
At such a young age your pup needs to be fed 3 times a day,your puppy needs to be fed on a good quality puppy food.
Burns mini bites is an excellent complete puppy food.

Answer 7

You would be better off sticking to a high quality DRY dog food formulated for puppies.Keep him on "Puppy Chow" for a full year.
No people food ! If you absolutely have to give him treats, get "puppy treats" Your dog is going to be with you a long time (his whole life) Feeding him properly is very important for a long & happy life

Answer 8

no i have a small dog as well and i am feeding him the same thing...he's 2 years old but it's still enough.

I used to feed him about the same amount when he was about ur dog's age. Consult your local vet because he/she will be more help than random people on Yahoo! Answers.

Answer 9

dog to ensure there is weight gain. You also dont say the size of the can from which you feed your dog. I cook up rice and add the canned meat 100g to it. This gives the dog sufficient volume 200Gs total for each meal. As long as it gains weight daily then I wouldn't worry too much. Dont weigh immediately after food. weigh the next morning prior to feeding

Answer 10

is it a puppy food?? if its not thats why he still hungry, you need a puppy food as this has the right balance of nutrition he needs. pups should be fed 2-3 times a day.