How much to feed my 5-month-old Pit mix puppy and her adult size?

As young dogs vary in their activity level I adjust the amount depending on Coso. If he is ravenous at each meal you are not feeding enough. I gradually increase the amount at each feeding so he is hungry at meals and he just finishes the food. If he's starving I feed three meals daily, as he ages and slows down his growth he may not be as hungry then I feed twice daily. I recommend twice daily feeding for life and adjust the amount of food needed to keep him happy and at a normal weight. The feeding amounts on the bag are just guidelines. I prefer to adjust the amount on an individual basis. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Coso.

Luna is so cute! I recommend that you feed her a large breed puppy food. At this stage, she should have her total amount of food split into at least three meals a day. See the links below for more information on choosing a food for Luna, and about how to set up a good feeding schedule for her. https://talkspetfood.aafco.org/rightpetfood https://www.purina.com/articles/puppy/feeding/how-often-should-i-feed-my-puppy

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! The food I mostly recommend is Science Diet. I have used their food for over 20 years in my own pets and have never had a problem with their food. My own dog was on their food for 20 years and did very well. He maintained an excellent body condition, hair coat was amazing and he loved very long. I contribute his longevity to a good diet and good care as well. If you are opposed to Science Diet, I also recommend Royal Canin, Natural Balance and Purina One. There are so many foods out there and it is easy to get caught up in the marketing game of "natural", "organic" and "grain free". As long as your dog is on a well balanced and complete diet is what matters the most. I typically recommend feeding a puppy food for the first 12 months and then switching to an adult food from 12 months to 7 years of age. Beyond 7 years I recommend a senior formula. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Hello. There is no hard set rules for this, but I would imagine you want to feed at least 1/4 - 1/2 cup of dry plus about a tablespoon of canned 3 times a day. Adjust as the puppies grow, but you really cannot overfeed a fast growing puppy. They will eat what they want, so if they leave any behind, cut back temporarily until their stomachs catch up. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I recommend an adult mai ten every dog food fed twice a day. There is no need to add wet food. Do not feed table scraps or human foods. Do not feed grain free foods as those can cause heart disease. Royal Canin, Hills Scoence Doet and Ians are all good brands to feed.

Hello, and thank you for your question. Blue sure is a handsome boy! If you keep him unneutered until at least 1 year old, this will let him grow to his fullest potential. I would also make sure to feed him a puppy-specific diet until he is at least 1 year old, and seek out a large-breed puppy formula, which helps to prevent hip problems as he grows. I wouldn't worry as much about meat - the most important nutrients for growth at his stage are fat and calories (which are found in puppy formulas). Look for an AAFCO statement on the food you buy, that says the diet is formulated for growth stages. I hope this helps, and that Blue is happy and healthy!

The bag will tell you how much to feed him daily. Max should be fed three times a day, once in the morning, once at noon, and once in the evening. Take the daily recommend allotment of food on the bag and divide it into three equal portions.