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Why is my active pug puppy always hungry? Should I feed more?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

My pug is super high energy and eats Wellness small puppy at 6 months old. She is 12 lbs. She seems to be constantly hungry but we feed her the recommended amount. She is always running around. Should we be aiming for a certain amount of calories instead of the suggested amount of food? I just hate seeing her hungry all the time.

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Catherine Stecyk

Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on August 15th, 2018

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would continue to feed her the small breed puppy food at the recommended amount on the bag. Puppy food is calorie-dense, so as to meet the energy needs of high-energy puppies. You can try breaking the amount into smaller, more frequent meals (ie three or four times a day) so she feels like she is getting to eat more. I would not over-feed her for fear of early onset obesity, which can lead to significant health issues later in life. You can also supplement her diet with healthy treats during the day such as carrots or green beans. After she is spayed, her energy requirements will decrease and she will need to be fed less food so she doesn't become overweight. I hope this is helpful!
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