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How much food and how often should I feed my 6-month-old puppy?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 28 days old | 55.115 lbs

My dog cleo almost 6 months old is bully max good for how much and how many times should i feed her

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 17th, 2018

You still need to feed her good quality complete puppy food for large dogs. Depending on the brand and ingredients the amount varies, so read the instructions on the bag and feed accordingly. You should still feed her 3 times a day as she is still growing.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 14th, 2018

    Gizmo is so cute!! Puppies should not be given as much food as they want, they should be given a daily allotment that is written on their bag of food. I would take his daily allotment and divide it into two equal portions for him to be fed once in the morning and once in the evening. This is the best way to feed him. I hope this helps, enjoy your adorable puppy!

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